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.
Florence's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Florence received a $486 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my is that I now have a descent house and Am able to pay school fee for my child to facilitate her education."
Emmanuel's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Emmanuel received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment when I received my money I felt deeply grateful since our living standard as a family would be lifted because of this free and good monetary gift."
Pamela's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Pamela received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt so relieved the moment I received the money because my child had been sent home for school fees yet I had no money at that moment."
Rose's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Rose received a $97 initial payment.
"I was very happy when I received the money. I was beginning to get worried on where I would get money to pay school fees for my child."
Benter's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Benter received a $97 initial payment.
"I received my money while walking home from the market and I was so surprised because I never expected it but I was glad."
Alex's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Alex received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt really happy the moment I received the money since my immediate needs were going to be met with less struggle."
Moses's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Moses received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the money, I felt really happy because I had no money at that time yet my children needed to go to school."
Vivian's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Vivian received a $97 initial payment.
"I received my money in the evening while at home and I felt so happy because I needed money really bad for my needs."
Livingstone's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Livingstone received a $97 initial payment.
"I was very happy when I received the money from GiveDirectly. I really needed to take my children back to school and this was quite a welcome relief."
Thomas's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Thomas received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt so happy when I received the money because it would assist me in buying fertilizer which will increase my farm productivity."