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.
Evaline's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Evaline received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer I was very excited and immediately knelt down to thank the Lord for the blessing, it all seemed like a dream because some people staying in other villages had been receiving the transfer hence could not believe that this time round I was among the lucky ones."
Joanes's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Joanes received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received the money, we were very happy and thanked God for his blessings and it has also brought alot of changes in our lives like a bicycle which helps alot. Thank you GD."
Beatrice's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Beatrice received a $486 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is getting more returns from my business which enables me to fend for my family."
Pamela's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Pamela received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received the money, my child had been sent home for school fees and I did not have anywhere to get the money. This made me very happy and thankful to God almighty, thank you GD."
Vincent's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Vincent received a $97 initial payment.
"I was very excited and thankful to Give Directly."
Florence's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Florence received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer, I felt very happy since I never knew I could receive a lumpsum amount of money which is non -refundable the whole of my life. The first thing I did was to thank God for the blessings I had received through GiveDirectly."
Marcela's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Marcela received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received the transfer, I felt very happy. In fact I didn't believe that we could get a free money and when I got it at last, I was more that jovial."
Beatrice's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Beatrice received a $97 initial payment.
"I was so happy because that money found me while I was down financially."
Jane's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Jane received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer, I felt very happy and praised God for His wonderful work."
Gabriel's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Gabriel received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer, I felt very happy because I've been waiting for this money for the last two years."