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.
Roseline's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Roseline received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer I was very happy. I just overheard a neighbor saying that the money had already been sent and upon checking my phone, I could not believe that GiveDirectly had sent it."
Christine's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Christine received a $485 second payment.
"I feel happy and peaceful after reducing the burden of paying school fees for my two sons who were hopelessly stuck at home due to financial constrains. This is the biggest difference in my life."
Larry's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Larry received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received the money, I was very happy because I was going to buy iron sheets which I have always needed. Thank you GD"
Donah's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Donah received a $97 initial payment.
"I was very happy when I received the transfer and immediately went for a tractor to cultivate my farms."
Martin's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Martin received a $485 second payment.
"I have made a beautiful home and paid school fees which was my heaviest burden.This is a big difference in my daily life."
Gaudensia's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Gaudensia received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt so happy when I received my transfer which came at the right time when my son had just been sent home to look for school fee. We were glad he got an opportunity to go back to school and continue learning as usual."
Mary's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Mary received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer,I was so happy,I did not expect to receive the money at that particular time. "
Rose's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Rose received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment when I received my money I felt super-excited because I had never held such a big amount in my hands at any one time in my life, and I could achieve some of my dreams using this money, thank you."
Silas's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Silas received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment when I received my money I felt extreme happiness since I had never handled this amount of money at once ever since I was born, and I visualized some of my burdens lifted, especially Secondary education for my children and food for the family,God bless you GD."
Apolo's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Apolo received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received my transfer, I felt so happy as it came at the right time when I needed cash to invest on my farm."