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.
James's family
access_time over 7 years ago
James received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received my first transfer,I felt very happy and thanked God for the blessings He had granted me through GiveDirectly inform of transfers that will change my living standards positively which I didn't expect at that particular point in time."
Jason's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Jason received a $484 second payment.
"I have always had the dreams of having income generating project that can sustain my life but thanks to Gd I'm soon achieving this. I have plans of raising capital from the tomatoes I'm currently farming to put up a filling station. this is the biggest difference in my daily life."
Florence's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Florence received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have a nice house that is properly finished something I have been hoping for for a while now and thanks to Gd I have achieved it."
Susan's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Susan received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, l have been depending on loans to do my development but this time round this were different, l got the money that l do not need to return from Give Directly, l am very grateful . I also now have a stable business where l get my daily income easily."
Agnes's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Agnes received a $97 initial payment.
"I received my money when I never knew what my household members would eat that night. I was psychological perturbed and so when I saw the message, I suddenly felt decompressed! My household members would get something to eat."
John's family
access_time over 7 years ago
John received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received my money I felt indescribable joy since naturally our needs are always more than our available funds, and as such any amount received is always a pleasure since it goes towards meeting some of our many needs in life, thank you very much."
Rosemary's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Rosemary received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am hopeful that I will have a good harvest this year because I was able to top dress my crops for proper yield thanks to the transfers that enabled my afford these."
Hellen's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Hellen received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, l now have a very stable house that l do not need to worry when it is raining as compared to before when l was staying in a very bad condition house which was almost falling down."
Joseph's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Joseph received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer have to hire bulls for ploughing. That money I nowadays channel to other developments that improve my life. I will be forever grateful to GiveDirectly. "
Steven's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Steven received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received my first transfer,I was overwhelmed with joy like group of bees setting in a beehive since I have never received a lump-sum amount of money as this in my whole life as a beneficiary . I am thankful to GiveDirectly as this was a magical moment indeed."