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.
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."
Agnes's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Agnes received a $97 initial payment.
"I was not expecting to get the money because there were rumors that we will not get the money. But when I received the transfer, I was very happy and believed that GD is for real."
Michael's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Michael received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received my transfer, I was overwhelmed with joy for I knew that my plans would be accomplished in good time."
Josphine's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Josphine received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer I felt very happy and prayed thanking the Lord for the blessing . I reconfirmed the balance on my way back home but kept calm after which I informed my husband the good news and we agreed to use the money after three days because most of the people in our village were over reacting on receiving the money."
Mourine's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Mourine received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt very happy when I received the money because it gave me hope of boosting my small business that wasn't doing very well during that particular time"
Roseline's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Roseline received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received the money, I was very happy because I was not expecting to receive such amount of money which I did not work for."