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.
Susan's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Susan received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt very happy,because I'm able to provide food for my family."
Martha's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Martha received a $97 initial payment.
"I was on my way to a funeral anniversary when I saw the Mpesa message, I was very happy because I thought that GD was like other organizations which does surveys, make promises but do not own up to their promises. I immediately believed that it was true. Thank you GD"
Conseleta's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Conseleta received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt very happy because I was able to pay school fees for my son."
Ramla's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Ramla received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the money I felt very happy knowing that I would be able to go to the hospital because I was sick that day and I was also sure that my children who were sent away because of the arrears would go back to school."
Christine's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Christine received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received my transfer, I felt relieved from the fear that had befallen me of having a weak house in times of heavy rainfalls."
Judith's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Judith received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the money I jumped with joy because I had no food in my house and the next thing that I did was withdrawing the transfer and bought food that I ate together with the family members."
Millicent's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Millicent received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt very happy because my life is change,I'm able to pay school fees for my son."
Sharon's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Sharon received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received the money I felt very happy because it gave me hope of buying some household items that I lacked during that time"
Alice's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Alice received a $97 initial payment.
"when I received the money, I was very happy because I knew that all my problems would solved and my life would be better."
Ciprine's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Ciprine received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt very happy,its evidence to me now that GiveDirectly is very a transparent organization."