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.
Rosa's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Rosa received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received the money, I was very happy because all my problems would be solved and also I will get to buy all that I did not have. Thank you GD"
Daniel's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Daniel received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received my money, I felt very happy and called Give Directly to pass my words of gratitude. This is because I had been laid off by my employer that I had been enrolled in the transfer program which they perceived evil. Since the lay-off, I never had any source of income and therefore the money would now be more helpful."
Margret's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Margret received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment l received the money l was very happy because l have never received any AID from any NGOs in my life."
Benter's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Benter received a $483 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer work on other people's farms and homes to get some income because my motorcycle is generating good income for us from the taxi business. I also feel happier than before because I can now get good foods and other basic needs."
Elizabeth's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Elizabeth received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received my money I felt extreme happiness since to me this was a great blessing from God and a provision to increase my business stock which had gone very low,thank you."
Gladyce's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Gladyce received a $97 initial payment.
"I was pleased the moment I received my money. This is because, I would resume the construction of the house that had been halted for long due to lack of money to complete it."
Margaret's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Margaret received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt very happy because since I started dough-nut business I am able to afford thing I used not to like pay school fees for my son."
Okumu's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Okumu received a $483 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my brother is going to finish his studies without any arrears in school and I now have a very nice house. I thank God for the transfers. "
Hellen's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Hellen received a $483 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I can now wake in the morning and prepare my children something to eat before they go to school unlike before when they went without food and stayed the whole day without eating anything because we did not have enough money to buy food. They now look healthier and are much happier and active."
Cornelia's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Cornelia received a $483 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that after renovating my house,and it is no longer leaking,I am able to buy food and at least eat well using the remaining amount. I thank God for the money and would like to encourage GiveDirectly to continue sending poor people the transfers. "