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.
Hellen's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Hellen received a $546 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that now I have good seats in my house unlike before when I didn't have any. Whenever I have visitors I now have comfortable seats which they can sit on."
Lovisa's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Lovisa received a $451 second payment.
"My life is different than it would have been i a way that i am now better off than i used to be because i have a good house"
Kasifa's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Kasifa received a $451 second payment.
"Am in happiness, i don't believe what GD did for me, i didn't expect it its only God knows. Without GD i may not have owned a house, am so grateful."
Lilian's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Lilian received a $546 initial payment.
"Right now I am so sure of paying school fees for my children who will be attending school without any interruptions. The most important thing is that I have a big house that comfortably accommodates my family."
Mutesi's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Mutesi received a $451 second payment.
"I used to use a candle for lighting but right now am using solar and very soon i will be taking milk when my cow produces."
Christopher's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Christopher received a $546 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have my own land and I am now have my land back. I have also rested from doing the casual jobs I have been doing in the village."
Nancy's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Nancy received a $546 initial payment.
"The biggest differences is that now I have a cow which I didn't have before. I use to buy milk for use and now I can save what I would have rather spend on buying milk."
Pius's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Pius received a $546 initial payment.
"The moment I received this money,I felt so happy. The fact that I received free money makes me so happy."
Mercy's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Mercy received a $546 initial payment.
"The moment I got money from Give Directly I felt so happy as I had several issues to fulfill but had no money."
Helida's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Helida received a $546 initial payment.
"I can say the biggest difference is that I am going to have sofa sets in my house and I can also feed well unlike before it was a hustle."