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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James's family
access_time over 6 years ago
James received a $546 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer have to do casual work to earn a living. This has relieved me from that hard labor at my old day."
Nangobi's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Nangobi received a $464 initial payment.
"I felt so happy with the rest of my household members."
Laston's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Laston received a $464 initial payment.
"I felt too much happiness to receive such money, i had never received such money in my life and that chance only came from Give Direct"
Babirye's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Babirye received a $464 initial payment.
"I felt a lot of happiness and i even danced because i was not expecting money at that moment, i was in the house sleeping when i had the message, i woke up sat on my bend and i checked. i was too much exited and thankful to GD."
Faima's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Faima received a $464 initial payment.
"Using that money to clear the bank loan and recovering my home has made me gain weight, i was so worried because my house was being taken."
Suzan's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Suzan received a $464 initial payment.
"I felt very happy because what i expected had been realized. I will be able to meet my basic needs, school fees etc."
Chepkoech's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Chepkoech received a $546 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is happiness since I now know that very soon I will not be buying milk anymore since I now own a cow like others."
Chepkemoi's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Chepkemoi received a $546 initial payment.
"I was so happy when I received the transfer and realized how Givedirectly keeps."
Bicoty's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Bicoty received a $546 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is happiness since I now have a cow which I did nt have before."
Betty's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Betty received a $546 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is happiness since my children no longer go sleep in other peoples homes since I have been able to build a bigger house for my family."