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.
Everline's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Everline received a $486 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I live in a comfortable house that is not leaking anymore and the children do not have to worry about cold dripping water on their beds anymore."
Florence's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Florence received a $486 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is having a more secure shelter and having being able to pay school fees for my children, that way they are able to stay in school without any interference."
Joshua's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Joshua received a $97 initial payment.
"I was very happy because I was stranded and I didn't know where to get money in order for my son go back to school."
Josephine's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Josephine received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received the money, I was more than happy as I did not have any money at that particular time. I prayed to God for his blessings, thank you GD"
Clement's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Clement received a $97 initial payment.
"I was happy because I didn't have money at that time."
Nivah's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Nivah received a $486 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is having all the materials I need to commence the building process, I am now assured of my dream of having a better house coming into reality soon."
Elizabeth's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Elizabeth received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the money I felt very happy and jumped with joy. I rushed towards my mother inlaw's place to tell her of the good new since I could not hold it anymore, I almost broke my leg that very day. "
Dorca's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Dorca received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received the money, I was very happy because by that time, I did not a single cent even food. I withdrew the money immediately and bought all that I was lacking. Thank you GD."
Joseph's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Joseph received a $97 initial payment.
"I was very happy because I already set a plan on what to do with that money."
Benjamin's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Benjamin received a $97 initial payment.
"I received the money when I was at my homestead, I felt very happy since my daughter who had completed her high school education last year was giving me a lot of pressure to clear her school fees arrears so that she can acquire her high school certificate since it was withheld with the school due to the school fees arrears that I had hence the money from GiveDirectly came as a rescue since at that point I had no money."