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.
Beril's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Beril received a $98 initial payment.
"I was in the house taking a nap when I heard a notification on my phone ,when I confirmed that it was money for GD I jumped out of bed out of excitement because i needed money desperately to help me meet my family needs."
Caroline's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Caroline received a $490 second payment.
"I am so relieved because my daily life has taken a better course and so my future is promising. I am so thankful to Give Directly."
Salome's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Salome received a $98 initial payment.
"I was washing dishes in the evening when I received the money and I was so happy because earlier on, I was so stressed on how to make ends meets yet I had no money."
Patrick's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Patrick received a $98 initial payment.
"I was very happy when I received my transfer. I started singing in happiness to thank God for the blessings. Thanks to GD too."
Zulleah's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Zulleah received a $98 initial payment.
"I received my money while coming from a church fellowship and immediately I confirmed that the money was indeed from GD I felt humbled and grateful because it was my prayer that God would provide us with a destiny helper to see my elder son pay for his school fees in the law school and so it came to pass."
Evaline's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Evaline received a $98 initial payment.
"I was very happy when I received my transfer. I felt joy and happiness over my life. Thanks to GD."
Caren's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Caren received a $98 initial payment.
"I was quite happy when I received the money from GiveDirectly. I was beginning to get worried on where I was going to get money to pay for my son's fees."
Sarah's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Sarah received a $490 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I didn't have any source of income before but now I have a source of income that my family depend on."
Moses's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Moses received a $490 second payment.
"My daily life has improved because I acquired what I desired to have in my house and I feel I am a step ahead."
Jared's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Jared received a $98 initial payment.
"I was more than excited the moment I received my transfer. I didn't even have food on that day hence receiving the transfer was like a relief to me."