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.
Jackline's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Jackline received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer, I felt very happy since I was assured of accomplishing my dream of having my own house hence I am now happier as I longer stay at my late co-wife's house and furthermore my self -esteem has raise at a higher level because I also have the feeling of belonging unlike before. "
Margaret's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Margaret received a $97 initial payment.
"I was very happy, I went down on my knees and prayed to God and thanked Him for showing such favor upon my life through GD."
Lucas's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Lucas received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer have to worry about my household goods being rained on as I now live in an iron roofed house unlike before when I used to live in a grass thatched house."
Rosemary's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Rosemary received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received my first transfer, I felt very happy. This is because I am tired and sick of staying in a rental and this would be a great liberation to my life."
Elizabeth's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Elizabeth received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have a small scale retail shop where I earn daily income which I spend on my family's basic needs."
Sarah's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Sarah received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received my first transfer, I felt very happy since this is a grant that I was never sure of receiving but when I received it, I confirmed that it was really genuine."
Paul's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Paul received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I rived my transfer I was very happy because at that time I was very broke and I thank God that the money came."
Mary's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Mary received a $97 initial payment.
"I was in my house on that early morning wondering where I will get money to provide food for my family on that day, after some time a messaged from GiveDirectly poped on my phone verifying to me that I had received the money.upon seeing the message, I felt very happy since I knew that my family was going to have nice and enough meals from that day henceforth."
Elizabeth's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Elizabeth received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer,I was so happy. I thank GiveDirectly for the money. "
Monica's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Monica received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now live in a big and beautiful house as compared to the one I was living in."