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.
Damian's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Damian received a $97 initial payment.
"I was so relievd the moment I received the money because I had no money for my family's food at the moment."
Michael's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Michael received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt so happy because I could now buy the things I needed but I could not afford. "
Tomas's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Tomas received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt so happy because I did not believe you (GD) would keep your promise. "
Rebecca's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Rebecca received a $399 third payment.
"Well ! In my opinion , GiveDirectly has done well . Like , the staff was welcoming and even went a head to plead with us to join this project yet you were just helping us. Thanks"
Balikowa's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Balikowa received a $399 third payment.
"Yes ! Am happy with GD and I just want to take this opportunity to thank GD for the good work done. Thanks "
Isabaidhu's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Isabaidhu received a $399 third payment.
"Well , GiveDirectly was transparent ! @ thanks"
Allan's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Allan received a $399 third payment.
"Well ! I liked this idea of giving us money in the 3 instruments. So, I think GD has done well. "
Mirembe's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Mirembe received a $399 third payment.
"Yes ! My life has changed in better way than it would have been if i never received the transfer, in that i have been able to build a big roofed house ."
Namugosa's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Namugosa received a $399 third payment.
"Well ! Everything was done well ."
Lilian's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Lilian received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received the money, I was very because I was no longer going to buy small portions of maize but was able to buy a whole sack of maize which I could not buy before due to my financial staus"