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.
"When I received the money, I was very happy because I did not have any money and I was planting uncultivated land which is really hard and unproductive. I immediately looked for a tranctr to cultivate my land."
Alice's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Alice received a $486 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I was able to build a new house because my previous house was a thatched roof house"
Sally's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Sally received a $486 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I was able to pay my college fee, this enabled me to go back to college to pursue my dream"
Nashon's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Nashon received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment when I received my money I felt thrilled because I was facing a lot of pressure by then, with the worst being that my family faced starvation so I immediately went to buy food. Thank you very much GD."
Mourine's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Mourine received a $486 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is having paid school fees for three dependants after along stay at home to get school fees arrears.I really thank GiveDirectly for lifting my school fee burdens."
Anastasia's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Anastasia received a $486 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I have moved from an old grass thatched house which was leaking to a reasonable semi permanent house. Besides I am no longer relying on tedious casual work to feed my children who could stay hungry the whole day when I dint have money.Life was very difficult for me after my husband passed away and left me with young children to take care of but I thank GiveDirectly for lifting my burdens."
Charles's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Charles received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment when I received my money I felt very pleased with myself since I always told people that GD would send us the money eventually and spoilers would be ashamed! My thrill was in the fact that the transfer would support me in buying new fishing nets because my previous nets got stolen and I actually got grounded for some time, thank you very much."
Jackline's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Jackline received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt so relieved and happy when I received my transfer because at that particular moment I had school fee arrears that soon falling due yet I had no money to settle it. I am so grateful with the GD support that saw me through that."
Lavender's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Lavender received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment when I received my money I felt unusual happiness because free money is an uncommon occurrence, and besides I could spend it on anything of my choice, thank you very much."
Monica's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Monica received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt happy when I received the transfer because I felt that it would help clear my financial problems."