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.
Milka's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Milka received a $97 initial payment.
"I had just reached home from dropping my child to school when I received my money. That moment I felt so happy, I smiled and thanked God."
Mary's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Mary received a $485 second payment.
"The biggest differences in my daily life is that I have a started my own business of hiring plastic chairs no events to make income for my household. I also have enough food to feed on with my family members as well.Thanks to GiveDirectly for the financial Aid."
Pamela's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Pamela received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received the money, I was very happy because my children had been sent home for school fees and also I did not money to buy food. The Mpesa message uplifted my spirit, thank you GD."
Maritha's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Maritha received a $97 initial payment.
"When received the money, I was very happy because I immediately knew that my would change and also I was going to be able to buy food for my family. Thank you GD"
Jack's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Jack received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received my money I felt so happy and immediately told my spouse the money."
Benard's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Benard received a $485 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have assets that appreciate in value everyday. I am glad of my possession courtesy of Give Directly."
Evans's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Evans received a $485 second payment.
"I do not have to work tirelessly in the hot sun for long hours so as to get food like before I received transfers. This is a big difference to me because my life is more peaceful and comfortable when I am sure of meeting my daily needs."
Alice's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Alice received a $97 initial payment.
"I had dream which I could not fulfill but when I received the money, I was very happy because I could now fulfill them. Thank you GD."
Mary's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Mary received a $485 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer do alot of causal job mainly farm work to hustle for food to feed my family. I can say my heart is at peace since I can now rear my own cattle comfortably in my village too."
Maurice's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Maurice received a $97 initial payment.
"I was very happy when I received the transfer because I had no money at that time hence the transfer came as a blessing."