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.
Dorine's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Dorine received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer, I felt very happy since I never knew that I will received such a lump sum amount of money from GiveDirectly as a beneficiary."
Teresa's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Teresa received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment when I received my money, my joy was indescribable because I have always wanted a pit latrine but have never managed to gather enough money to build one. Thank you very much for the transfer since the Project is as good as accomplished!"
Hellen's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Hellen received a $97 initial payment.
"When i received the money, I was very happy and jumped up and informed my children that we had received the money, i also knew that my children will not go hungry again. Thank you GD."
Mornica's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Mornica received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment when I received my money was a joyful time for my family because I had pressing needs, including food, yet had been very broke, but with GD transfer I could immediately meet those needs. "
Fredrick's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Fredrick received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt so good when I received my transfer which arrived at the right time when hunger had struck our village. Food had become a scarce resource with very few affording all their three meals in a day."
Rosemary's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Rosemary received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer I was overwhelmed with joy because I knew that my life had automatically changed for the better."
Emily's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Emily received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the money, I felt very happy since I was assured that the transfer will assist me to pay some of my household bills such as food and now my family is having enough and nice meals."
John's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
John received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer, I felt very happy since I was assured of accomplishing most of my goals which will improve my living standards."
Abraham's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Abraham received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment when I received my money was a joyful time for my family because I had pressing needs, including food, yet had been very broke, but with GD transfer I could immediately meet those needs. "
Tabitha's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Tabitha received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt so happy the moment I received my money because I had no money at the moment."