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.
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Michael's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Michael received a $23 seventh payment.
"In the next six months, I expect to have constructed a new iron roof house."
Benard's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Benard received a $545 initial payment.
"I received the transfer early in the morning around 6 AM. I was happy. I went to a mobile agent a day later to withdraw the funds because the queue was long that day."
Makrine's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Makrine received a $23 seventh payment.
"In the next six months, I expect to have bought my own sewing machine and opened up my sewing shop."
Gladis's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Gladis received a $545 initial payment.
"I was so happy that all I did was to kneel down and pray."
Pius's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Pius received a $545 initial payment.
"Before we got the money,I would leave home by around 5 am so that I would get to work on time because it is by first come first serve that we normally get chances.This was very dangerous because our area is not 100% safe. With the motorcycle that I purchased,I can now leave at a reasonable time which is safer and I can even stay to grab a cup of tea before I leave."
Solomon's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Solomon received a $545 initial payment.
"I now feel like a real man who can be recognized in the society because I now have much better house and other items that I could not have owned were it not for GD."
Rosemary's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Rosemary received a $547 initial payment.
"I am happy my daughter will not be sent home for school fees since I paid all her school fees.I also have a cow that I did not have before."
Moses's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Moses received a $545 initial payment.
"The biggest difference is that I have cows that I did not have before.I also have decent seats, I longer borrow seats in case I have visitors like before."
Nelly's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Nelly received a $545 initial payment.
"When I received the transfer from Givedirectly, I was so happy that my dreams are finally going to come through."
Norah's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Norah received a $545 initial payment.
"When I saw the message from Givedirectly, I finally knew that God has answerd all the prayers I hhave been praying for. I have been having a failing health."