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.
Rosemary's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Rosemary received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, l have manage to clear school arrears for my children and they now comfortably leaning like other children."
Mary's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Mary received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer, I checked the message thrice to verify whether it was true or my eyes were playing tricks on me. "
Peres's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Peres received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that hopefully I will be able to build a house."
Lucy's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Lucy received a $97 initial payment.
"I was so happy when I received the transfer because I had a funeral and I was really broke. Thanks to GiveDirectly."
Leah's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Leah received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer, I immediately reached out to my spouse over the phone to unfold him the new development."
Marcela's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Marcela received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am able to afford my daily food without much struggles."
Absolomon's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Absolomon received a $97 initial payment.
"I had mixed reactions of happiness and fear when I received the transfer because it's unimaginable that some can give such a big amount of cash to a stranger with nothing in return."
Julius's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Julius received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is the risen hope in me that I will be able to provide a descent house to my family soon, which has really improved my self esteem."
Agnes's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Agnes received a $97 initial payment.
"I was so happy when I received the transfer and I felt that it was a blessing from God for me to get the this I have so longed for in life."
Alice's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Alice received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer, I felt absolutely happy. I went down on my knees as I praise the living God for His kindness."