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.
Benson's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Benson received a $97 initial payment.
"I was walking hopelessly back to my house after being told that there was no work when I received the transfer, I felt so happy that I forgot my problem of not securing some work for that day."
Rosemary's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Rosemary received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received the money, I was very happy because it has uplifted my living standards and what I lacked before I now have and this has made me very happy. Thank you GD."
Charles's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Charles received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt very happy when I received the transfer because I didn't have any money when I received the transfer."
Evaline's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Evaline received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received the money, I was very happy because I had alot of debts which were giving me sleepless nights and now I was happy to pay all of them. Thank you GD"
Issa's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Issa received a $97 initial payment.
"I did not believe my eyes when I saw the message! I felt overwhelmed with joy; knelt down and prayed for whoever came up with the idea of unconditional giving then later withdrew it to pay fees for my brother in secondary school.Thanks to GD."
Renis's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Renis received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer,I felt very happy and thanked God for the blessings because at that time I had no money, to pay rent for my saloon business premise and this situation was stressing me up and GiveDirectly came to my rescue."
Zabina's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Zabina received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received the money, I was very happy because I did not have any money and my children had been sent home for school fees. I immediately withdrew the money and bought food as well as pay fees for my children.Thank you GD."
Rosemary's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Rosemary received a $97 initial payment.
"I no longer struggle hard to make end meet.I felt very happy."
Grace's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Grace received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received my transfer, I felt so happy as I had not even a single cent in my pocket to cater for that day's expenses neither did I have even a trace of food in my house for that same day. It was in deed a depressing moment that I ever experienced. I was glad that before I took long in the status, my transfer intervened and rectified the situation. I was so happy!!!"
Mary's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Mary received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received my transfer, I felt so happy because the transfer would open my eyes towards living a better life. I knew my life would transform a lot with the transfers."