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.
William's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
William received a $97 initial payment.
"When i received the money, I was very happy and thanked God because I was now sure of paying my child's school fees."
Helida's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Helida received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt happy to receive my money because all my issues will be sorted out"
Charles's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Charles received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt very happy when received my money since I no longer use my neighbor's latrine."
Robert's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Robert received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received my transfer, I felt so happy as it made develop a lot of trust for GiveDirectly."
Joy's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Joy received a $485 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I do not have to worry about the house collapsing over our heads since we have moved into a new and bigger house. The new house is much stronger and more comfortable to live in."
Millicent's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Millicent received a $97 initial payment.
"I was very happy when I received the transfer, this is because I was so down financially at the time."
Phoebi's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Phoebi received a $97 initial payment.
"Hey, the moment when I received my money I felt a joy that is not describable!!.It happens that my son was scheduled to graduate from General Service Unit School in the City, and there would be a Pass Out Parade, but I had no finances to attend the function and celebrate the occasion, thank God GD transfer made this possible. "
Teresa's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Teresa received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the money I was very happy. I had no food in my house and the first thing that I did was withdrawing the money and bought food for the family consumption."
Rose's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Rose received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received the money, I was very happy, danced and jubilated because those who speculated that we will not get the transfer and that GD was not a true organization were ashamed. Thank you Gd for keeping your promise."
Caren's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Caren received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the money I was overjoyed because I did not expect the transfer at that time."