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.
Esther's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Esther received a $546 initial payment.
"The biggest difference is that right now I am able to have a large structure that accommodates everyone in my family. In addition to that, my children are also able to go to school and attend their lesson uninterrupted unlike."
Rono's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Rono received a $546 initial payment.
"The biggest difference is that now I have my own house and that I own a cow. People would consider me before because I had nothing under my name but now they can recognize me having where I can call home and having cows which marks my wealth."
Philipina's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Philipina received a $546 initial payment.
"The moment I received this money I was very happy and thankful."
Scovia's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Scovia received a $470 initial payment.
"My home has now tremendously changed after buying materials for its renovation, the community now respects me so much because of the good looking home I have. The solar panel got me out of darkness and it is such a great achievement I am proud of."
Tabitha's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Tabitha received a $451 second payment.
"I used to sleep down on the floor but now i sleep on a mattress and on a bed, i am now eating well, i have also bought my cow. that's a biggest difference in my life"
Richard's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Richard received a $23 sixth payment.
"I expect my life to change for the better. In the next six months I expect to buy another cow for milk for sale and consumption."
Christine's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Christine received a $470 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I have got a peace of mind because I have been in position to get back my two gardens, that were taken as a result of the loan that we failed to clear. I have also got good bedding's for my children."
Nalumansi's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Nalumansi received a $451 second payment.
"I am now feeling better because GiveDirectly has given us the money to do what we could not think of doing now due to the financial constraints."
Nyende's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Nyende received a $451 second payment.
"I had a small house but now i have built a bigger house for myself and i now have some animals for grazing."
Beatrice's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Beatrice received a $546 initial payment.
"I received the message when at home at the time. I did not believe and I had to call my co-wife to help me confirm. I was so exited."