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.
Naomi's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Naomi received a $468 third payment.
"In my opinion, Givedirectly did well in giving us money which has changed our lives and has brought alot of development like houses and businesses. I have not seen anything GD did not do well"
Pamela's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Pamela received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt so good when I received my transfer since I was very hungry and did not even have a single cent to purchase food."
Sipros's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Sipros received a $485 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I was able to build a new house, now I have a home of my own"
Caroline's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Caroline received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received the money, I was very happy because I did not have money or food in my house at that particular moment. Thank you GD"
Zabina's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Zabina received a $97 initial payment.
"I was very much overjoyed since I really needed the money at that time to pay school fees for my child."
Lydia's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Lydia received a $97 initial payment.
"I was very much happy when I received money from GiveDirectly and was very thankful."
Juliana's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Juliana received a $468 third payment.
"My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer in that I now have a very decent and spacious house, unlike before when I felt a shamed of the condition of my house. My grocery business is doing well hence I no longer work for other people."
Petronala's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Petronala received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt so happy when I received my transfer which I saw as a miracle since I never expected that GiveDirectly as opposed to other NGOs, would fulfill its promises."
Eunice's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Eunice received a $468 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer to buy 2 bulls for my dowry and plant tomatoes in my piece of land as my investment."
Jenipher's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Jenipher received a $468 third payment.
"I spent my entire third transfer to start a chicken rearing business which is now my main source of income"