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.
Sharon's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Sharon received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer, I felt very happy since I received this amount of money at the time I did not expect."
Rose's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Rose received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I now till my land without necessarily depending on neighbors since I have my own bulls. Besides, the finances I used to spent on tilling the land can be diverted to other projects.. Moreover, I feed my family with less ado because I have enough grain in my house which I purchased with GD transfer."
Elizabeth's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Elizabeth received a $97 initial payment.
"I was very happy when I received my transfer, It gave me hope that I was going to achieve all of my dreams that had planned."
Wendy's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Wendy received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received my first transfe , I felt very happy and my husband was also overjoyed since I was assured of accomplishing most of my goals which I was unable to due to financial constraints hence I am hopeful that at the end of the transfer phase my living standards will have improved to greater heights ."
Millicent's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Millicent received a $97 initial payment.
"I was extremely happy when I got my money, it gave assurance that I will receive the remaining two trips."
Jocinter's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Jocinter received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer,I was excited. I thank God for GiveDirectly. "
Sara's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Sara received a $97 initial payment.
"I was overjoyed when I got my money, it felt like I was flying. I was on top of the world that day."
Gordon's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Gordon received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt very happy,my first time receiving such kind of money,thank you GD."
Millicent's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Millicent received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received my first transfer ,I felt very happy since I had received this money at a time I did not expecting."
Millicent's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Millicent received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that l am eating well and comfortable, l do not need to worry of how to get food, because Give Directly has given me enough that l can eat."