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.
George's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
George received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt very happy when I received the cash because this gave me hope of buying a few things that my heart desired like a few household items"
Susan's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Susan received a $97 initial payment.
"I really felt happy the moment I received the money because I had a child who really needed school fees at the moment but I had no money of my own own to pay. "
Mwasiti's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Mwasiti received a $400 third payment.
"In my opinion GiveDirectly does well to give us money and we decide on what to do for it by ourselves because here many people have built houses out of there money though I do not see anything that GiveDirectly does not do well "
Ruth's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Ruth received a $400 third payment.
"My life is different than it would have been if i never received the transfer in away that i have been able to built a house which i was not excepting to build right now"
Florence's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Florence received a $400 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on buying a motorcycle which my husband is using in the boda boda business and we are able to earn a daily income to help us in providing basic needs at home"
Florence's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Florence received a $400 third payment.
"My life is different than it would have been if i never recieved the transfer because now days i do not worry about basic needs like soap,salt just like it was before"
Sulayimani's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Sulayimani received a $400 third payment.
"GiveDirectly does well to give us the money and even calls us to check how we are using the money.on the other hand i do not see anything that GiveDirectly does not do well "
Esther's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Esther received a $400 third payment.
"In my opinion GiveDirectly does well to come and check on us in case we have a problem apart from just giving us money though i do not see anything that GiveDirectly does not do well "
Lillan's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Lillan received a $420 third payment.
"My life is different than it would have been if i never recieved the transfer in a way that even me who was renting i was able to acquire a plot of land, build ,buy beddings for my children which i didn't have in thought"
Eunice's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Eunice received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment when I received my money I sighed with relief and felt my heart suddenly relax because after all, I was going to be on time to hire a Tractor to plough my land for food production , and also get on with my other projects, just as planned!"