GDLive Newsfeed
We check in with people at each stage of the cash transfer process to see how things are going. Take a look at some of their stories as they appear here in real-time. Learn more about how recipients opt in to share their stories.
Sally's family
access_time 6 years ago
Sally enrolled.
"In 1988, my piece of land in Transmara was grabbed by unknown individuals and this rendered me landless. This made me move from being a land owner to a tennant. " (Campaign: UBI)
Topius's family
access_time 6 years ago
Topius enrolled.
"Since I am still under the care of my parents, I am glad that I have never been through any tough moments in my life." (Campaign: UBI)
Mercy's family
access_time 6 years ago
Mercy enrolled.
"No comment" (Campaign: UBI)
Agnes's family
access_time 6 years ago
Agnes received a $475 initial payment.
"The day I received the money I jubilated and chanted songs of praise. I was so happy and I thanked God for answering my prayers through givedirectly."
Goretty's family
access_time 6 years ago
Goretty enrolled.
"I do not have a job" (Campaign: UBI)
Hawa's family
access_time 6 years ago
Hawa enrolled.
"The achievement I am most proud of is being alive today. At least I can afford to do casual jobs and fend for my children and grandchildren " (Campaign: UBI)
Karolin's family
access_time 6 years ago
Karolin enrolled.
"The achievement I am most proud of is my family. Without them I don't think I would be where I am today. I have a husband who works extra hard to take care of us and that makes me happy " (Campaign: UBI)
Winnie's family
access_time 6 years ago
Winnie enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I have faced in life is not being able to complete my secondary education. I dropped out in form two which made me so sad since my parents could not afford my school fees" (Campaign: UBI)
Jael's family
access_time 6 years ago
Jael enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I've faced in my life is how to convert someone's money to be mine,I had to work for it in order to find food for my children." (Campaign: UBI)
Lucy's family
access_time 6 years ago
Lucy enrolled.
"My proudest achievement in life is taking care of orphans who are leading a better life than I found them." (Campaign: UBI)
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