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.
Jacton's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Jacton received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received my money, I was very excited as I was sure my life has to change. Thanks to GD."
Vivian's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Vivian received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt so relieved the moment I received the money, because my family was starving by then since I had no money and our stock of food was depleted."
Milka's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Milka received a $97 initial payment.
"I was home when I received the transfer and I felt so humbled and happy because it was such a relief to me."
Ayub's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Ayub received a $97 initial payment.
"I wasn't at home that moment but my wife called to inform me about the transfer and I was very excited considering the fact that most of those who we enrolled with at the same time had received their money."
Tom's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Tom received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment when I received my money I felt honored because at that very moment my mind was filled with worries regarding the fee balance for our child in secondary school, whom we had sent off with only part of the required fee, and we were agonizing about when we would really be able to raise the required balance, and generally even the ability to pay our child's fee consistently and therefore have him attend classes consistently."
Paul's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Paul received a $486 second payment.
"Having my own livestock is the biggest difference in my life as have never imagined owning them in my life."
Lens's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Lens received a $97 initial payment.
"I was from the stream to fetch water when I saw the notification of the money on my phone and I was overjoyed."
Grace's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Grace received a $97 initial payment.
"I was very very happy as I was sure most of my project will be completed."
Dorine's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Dorine received a $97 initial payment.
"I was really happy when I received money from GiveDirectly that evening. I shared the good news with the rest of the family."
Nancy's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Nancy received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt really happy the moment I received the money because I was going to meet my immediate need of acquiring a water pump which I had really longed for."