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.
Ruth's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Ruth received a $397 third payment.
"Well ! In my opinion, GD has done well . For instance ,we were first trained on how to use these transfers so that we gain more money."
Sophy's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Sophy received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily is that I now run my own business. I used to run a neighbour's business and it was hectic as sometimes I could not be paid as required. I have also secure a piece of land where I will build my own house someday. "
Susan's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Susan received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received my first transfer, I felt very happy since I didn't have any money at that time and having received the blessings from God through GiveDirectly it sounded like a miracle."
Kennedy's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Kennedy received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is having paid dowry for my wife. I am so proud because this is something that has been disturbing my peace for years because I never had money to take to my in-laws."
Syprose's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Syprose received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received the money, I was very happy because at that time I did not have any money or food in the house and this made me very happy. Thank you GD."
Benard's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Benard received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that am now hopeful of having a new and decent house that doesn't leak as before. Am also hopeful getting good yields now that I have a bigger farm."
Elijah's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Elijah received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I am now very sure that my child will complete his university without any problem. l am also sitting on a very comfortable furniture."
Cynthia's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Cynthia received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received my first transfer ,I felt very happy since I was hopeful of receiving money as I had been assured by GiveDirectly staffs and GiveDirectly delivered just as it had stated on the onset of the project."
Daniel's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Daniel received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that am now hopeful of tilling my lands easily because I now have my own oxen."
Veronica's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Veronica received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is building a permanent house and having daily food to consume with my family. I am so happy and grateful to GD."