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.
Jenipher's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Jenipher received a $487 second payment.
"Currently, I am very happy that we can never go minus food because we hoard a lot since we started receiving transfer from Give Directly. Things are no longer the same, the biggest difference in my daily life."
Samuel's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Samuel received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt very happy when I saw the Mpesa message on my phone. I called my spouse and told her about the good news and how we will be able to have our own latrine."
Mercy's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Mercy received a $97 initial payment.
"I was very happy when I received the money because I really needed new seats in the house."
Leonida's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Leonida received a $97 initial payment.
"I really felt very happy when I received the money from GiveDirectly. I had grown tired of plowing using common digging hoes. The money helped me to plow a larger area of the farm using the tractor."
Kennedy's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Kennedy received a $97 initial payment.
"It was joyful receiving my money. I was very happy as I didn't have even a penny at the moment. Thanks to GD."
Mary's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Mary received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment when I received my money I felt extremely happy since at that time my house was dry, we did not have enough food. My joy was in the fact that I could buy food and also carry out other planned activities. "
Charles's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Charles received a $487 second payment.
"I live a happy life daily because my dream has come true, I now own a piece of land."
Lilian's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Lilian received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt good the moment I received my transfer. I prayed to Thank God for the blessings."
Faith's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Faith received a $422 second payment.
"The biggest diference in my daily life is having a house that is enough for the family."
Richard's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Richard received a $422 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is having an iron roof house that doesnt leak like the grass thatched house i had. I didnt know i could also own an iron roof house but thanks to GD, i made it."