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.
Alphonse's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Alphonse received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment when I received my money I felt very pleased with myself ; It happens I had just come home, having brought no money from the Casual work that I got for that day, so I was very low financially and yet my family had unmet needs, I thank you GD."
Susan's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Susan received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the money I was very excited. I bearly had no food hence had lost hope but upon receiving the transfer, my hopes were high and knew that I would be able to purchase food for the family consumption."
Hellen's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Hellen received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt so good when I received my transfer which was a very big blessing on us as it would revive the lost hopes of ever having our daughter healed. "
Juliana's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Juliana received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer, I felt very happy and blessed since I have never received such a lumpsum amount of money in my whole life out of good will."
Emily's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Emily received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received the money, I was very happy because I was in a tight situation and could not buy for my children uniform or even food. Thank you GD"
Quinter's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Quinter received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the money I felt very happy and I could not believe it hence it all seemed like a dream but knew that I would be able to purchase most of the things that I needed."
Benta's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Benta received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt very happy the moment I received the money and I thanked God for the blessings which He had granted me through GiveDirectly. I immediately called GiveDirectly's hotline number to give my appreciation, unfortunately the number did not go through."
Florence's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Florence received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the money I was overwhelmed with joy because that very morning I was stressed up on what we could eat but I thanked the Lord very much when I received the transfer. I immediately went with my child to withdraw the money and bought food that I eat with the whole family members."
Magret's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Magret received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received the money, I was very happy because I was now going to get all that I lacked and my life will change for the better. Thank you GD"
Dorcas's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Dorcas received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer,I felt very happy since I was assured of accomplishing the plans which I could not accomplish because of the little income that my household make."