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.
Millicent's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Millicent received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer I was overwhelmed with joy. I was doing some casual job to get money because I had no food in my house and when I read the message and realized tha GiveDirectly had sent the money I knew that I would be able to take care of most of the things that I lacked."
Joseph's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Joseph received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt so happy when I received the transfer."
Janet's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Janet received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received my transfer I felt very happy,since I took my son to school without any difficulties."
Pamella's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Pamella received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received the transfer, I jumped up as I thank God for His kindness."
Esther's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Esther received a $97 initial payment.
"With the much desires I had of replacing my wooden old door, I felt so happy when I received my transfer as I knew that the desire would finally be fulfilled."
Lilian's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Lilian received a $97 initial payment.
"I was very happy and excited because it long since I received such big amount of money."
John's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
John received a $486 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that my child goes to school comfortably and we have electricity in the house. We can be able to watch news on the television and charge our phones easily."
Rose's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Rose received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received the money, I was very happy because I was not expecting to receive this money or even thought that I would be lucky to get the transfer, am now sure that my life will change. Thank you GD."
Margaret's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Margaret 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 such as seeing my children through their education."
Lonah's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Lonah received a $97 initial payment.
"I was so excited when I received the transfer."