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.
Jane's family
access_time 6 years ago
Jane received a $543 initial payment.
"I felt so happy when I received the money from GD and am so grateful to entire Give Directly."
Daizy's family
access_time 6 years ago
Daizy received a $543 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is the economic level that we are in. Things are now better because of GiveDirectly funds. We have enough food, new clothes and a new house in process. Life couldn't be better for us! Thank you for the transfer."
Jane's family
access_time 6 years ago
Jane received a $543 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is the cow that I bought using the transfer. When I see it feel so happy knowing that am soon going to produce more milk for my family consumption and income. I also see it as an added asset."
Joyce's family
access_time 6 years ago
Joyce received a $543 initial payment.
"I now live in a good-looking house that I never thought possible. Things are tough for us and getting cash is not easy, not to mention the huge amounts as GiveDirectly sent us. It was the first time in my life to receive such an amount of cash. Thank you for the funds."
Sharon's family
access_time 6 years ago
Sharon received a $543 initial payment.
"I received the funds from GiveDirectly at around 3 AM; and I was happy to see the notification message."
Peninah's family
access_time 6 years ago
Peninah received a $543 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is the completion of the construction. I had given up on completing the construction after my husband lost the job he used to do hence making it hard for us to provide for my growing family and completing the house construction. I am so happy currently to live in a good house I had wished for long to have it."
Kipkirui's family
access_time 6 years ago
Kipkirui received a $543 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is the water tank that I bought I feel happy since I know that very soon the water problem that I have been facing will be over."
Gabriel's family
access_time 6 years ago
Gabriel received a $23 eighth payment.
"In the next six months, I expect to have constructed a kitchen for my spouse so thta she can get an easy time while cooking."
Mary's family
access_time 6 years ago
Mary received a $45 fourth payment.
"I expect my life to change in the next six months is that I will have started operating my business and from profits, I will easily be able to take care of my needs."
Margaret's family
access_time 6 years ago
Margaret received a $23 eighth payment.
"I expect my life to change in the next six months in that I will have cattle such as a goat and a hen which I can sell anytime to buy food and take care of my other needs too."