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.
Mwamin's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Mwamin received a $401 third payment.
"In my opinion Give Directly does well to teach us about the organization and give js a chance to join it or not before giving out the money. For me i think it was a good idea because it gave everyone an opportunity to either accept or refuse the program, meaning they were open from the very beginning."
Nuulu's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Nuulu received a $401 third payment.
"In my opinion Give Directly has done well to bring development in the area because so many house have been build and solar panels bought this has improved the livelihoods of the people."
Elizabeth's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Elizabeth received a $112 initial payment.
"The moment when I received my money i felt happy. At first I didn't know the money had come but when my son checked and told me it was there I was really happy and relieved because I thought I had not gone through. "
Akamada's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Akamada received a $401 third payment.
"I spent part of my third transfer on boosting my chapat business where i get a daily income and the rest I want to buy a boat and give it to someone to do business and bring me a monthly money"
Thomas's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Thomas received a $466 third payment.
"My life is now completely different for i now keep myself busy with my own farming unlike before i was doing casual jobs for others."
Mary's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Mary received a $97 initial payment.
"I was very happy whenGD sent me the money! I had been really waiting for that moment to come so that I prove to my neighbour who was convinced that GD was not going to commit and send us transfers."
Richard's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Richard received a $484 third payment.
"I spent the transfer on boosting my business 40400 KES and used balance on daily meals."
Gorrety's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Gorrety received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt so happy that day when I finally received the money I had been anxiously waiting for. That moment came when our house was leaking and we seriously needed to plan for a new house."
Willington's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Willington received a $466 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on paying for my own polytechnic course 45000 and used balance on shopping."
George's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
George received a $97 initial payment.
"I was very happy when I switched on my phone that day and immediately saw the message of good news that GD had sent me money."