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.
John's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
John received a $402 third payment.
"In my opinion, Give Directly does well to give money to recipients without restrictions and after teaching them in barazas."
Esther's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Esther received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received the money, I was very happy because I could now buy all that I lacked and have always longed for. Thank you GD."
Everline's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Everline received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received the money, I was very happy because school fees burden had been lifted off my shoulders and again my family would not go hungry for some days. Thank you GD for the life changing transfer."
Anne's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Anne received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer I was very excited. I was cultivating my parcel of land and when I read the message on my phone and realized that it was from GiveDirectly, I left the work and rushed to my friend whom had also received the transfer and we went to withdraw the it immediately."
Judith's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Judith received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer I felt very happy. Although I had pain because my husband had passed on some weeks earlier, I was very greatful for receiving the money that I did not work for."
Hellen's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Hellen received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment when I received my money I felt very pleased since I was able to confirm that GD delivers as per its promises, and that the rest of my transfers would be sent and I would be able to improve my life."
Jared's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Jared received a $486 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is changing my status from homeless to a home owner. I feel so happy and proud that I have achieved this. Thank you GiveDirectly."
Nancy's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Nancy received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer I was very excited knowing that my child who was already sent away because of the fee arrears would go back to school."
James's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
James received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received the money, I was very happy because for the first time I received ten thousand KES without working for it and also at the time it was sent, I was very down financially. Thank you GD"
Treza's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Treza received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt very happy because now I have a new house."