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.
Julia's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Julia received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received my first transfer,I felt very happy since I was certain of achieving most of my goals such as paying school fees for my children and now I am longer worried of my children being sent home to fetch for school fees by their teachers."
Eunice's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Eunice received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received my money, I felt very happy and I can remember what I did next was to call Give Directly to notify them of my happiness and receipt. The money would untangle me from the vicious cycle of debts."
Phoebe's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Phoebe received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received my money I felt as if my parents had resurrected since when they were alive I would always run to them with my financial difficulties and they would support me. Thank you GD for bailing me out ."
Pamela's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Pamela received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received my first transfer I felt very happy and since then, I truly believed that GiveDirectly fulfills promises because before the transfer was sent I was doubtful as my neighbors were comparing GiveDirectly to other organization that have worked in my village and gave use false promises. I am thankful to GiveDirectly for keeping its word of alleviating poverty to the poorest household in my society"
Pamela's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Pamela received a $483 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am now more at peace since my son is settled in school and I am sure he will do well even though he missed last terms examinations due to lack of school fee."
Florence's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Florence received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received the money, I was very happy because I was now going to able to solve the problems I had at that particular time. Thank you GD for the transfer."
Abigael's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Abigael received a $483 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I feel more comfortable and at ease in my new and spacious house. "
Judith's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Judith received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received my first transfer, I felt very happy since I have never received such a lumpsum amount of money in my whole life hence I was assured of accomplishing most of my plans which I couldn't do before the transfer due to lack of finance."
Michael's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Michael received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment when I received this money I was really prayed and thanked God."
Lucia's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Lucia received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt very happy, since I bought some building material I am hoping to build a new house."