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.
Domnick's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Domnick received a $97 initial payment.
"I was overjoyed when I received my transfer because I really needed the money."
Jane's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Jane received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt so happy when I received my transfer considering the situation I was undergoing at the moment of being in a house without a door in a very insecure area. Am so happy that that is no more today."
Margaret's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Margaret received a $97 initial payment.
"I was thankful and happy because I didn't have enough money to clear arrears that were pending my daughter."
Robert's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Robert received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received the money, I was very happy because I was not expecting it and also all my plans were going to be fulfilled. Thank you GD"
David's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
David received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt so happy the moment I received the money because I knew my plans were now going to be achieved through Give Directly's support."
Crispin's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Crispin received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer I was very excited and thanked the Lord since I bearly had no money having only 50KES at hand ."
Carroline's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Carroline received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt so happy happy when I received my transfer which I had much doubts with following the trend that most NGOs display of not fulfilling their promises. Am so proud of GiveDirectly for making me develop a lot of trust with them."
Lusia's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Lusia received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer, I felt very happy and ran to my co- wife to inform her the good news after which I picked my son at his working place since he was my trustee.We went together to an Mpesa agent and withdrew the money immediately with the assistance of my son as I am not well conversant on how to withdrawing the money through my Mpesa account."
Pamela's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Pamela received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt so happy when I received the transfer because I had no money to fend for my children."
Vincent's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Vincent received a $97 initial payment.
"I was very happy and thankful to Give Directly."