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.
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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."
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almost 8 years ago
Joseph
received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt so happy when I received the transfer."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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almost 8 years ago
Lonah
received a $97 initial payment.
"I was so excited when I received the transfer."
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