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.
Thomas's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Thomas received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received my first transfer, I felt very happy and joyful since I knew I was going to have a nice meal for that day as opposed to before when I didn't have money and I was worried on how I will get meals for my family due to the high economy status of our country."
Ronney's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Ronney received a $483 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my brother was able to join secondary school without too much pressure for lack of school fees. Our home is also now very well lit and we do not have to buy paraffin more frequently. "
Catherine's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Catherine received a $483 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that the rains no longer corrodes the walls of my house as before because they are cemented hence I don't do a lot of work repairing it. I also don't have to rely on well-wishers to for my children to go to school."
Veronica's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Veronica received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment when I received this money I was really happy screamed all along singing thanking God."
Rehema's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Rehema received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received my money I felt good within me since I could spend it to take care of some of my needs."
Everline's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Everline received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the first transfer, I felt very happy and that's when I believed GiveDirectly truly fulfills its promises since before the transfer hadn't been sent , some of the community members where discouraging as that GiveDirectly is like other organisations which have worked in my community and given us false promises. I am thankful to GiveDirectly for keeping its word."
Eunice's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Eunice received a $483 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my house is now well lit after the electric connection and my children's health is also good and will not be affected from the smoke produced from the tin lamp. "
Francisca's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Francisca received a $483 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my house is no longer leaking. I thank God for the money that has enabled me repair my house. "
Silivia's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Silivia received a $483 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I feed well and sleep comfortably and this has improved my health because I worry no more thanks to GD and the transfers."
Caren's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Caren received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment when I received this money I was really happy and thanked God by praying ."