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.
Jared's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Jared received a $97 initial payment.
"I was very happy at the time I received the money from GiveDirectly. I was having very little money with me at the time and I breathed a sigh of relief when I saw the Mpesa message."
Pamela's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Pamela received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment when I received my money I cried with relief since I had a sick Baby admitted in Hospital and needed money badly for her treatment, above anything else. This money came right on time to take care of that particular need as well as others."
Charles's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Charles received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer, I was very happy. I've been waiting for the transfer eagerly hence receiving it was a dream come true. Thanks to GD. "
Milca's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Milca received a $97 initial payment.
Christine's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Christine received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received my transfer, I was very happy. It was the best moment in my life. Thanks to GD."
Linet's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Linet received a $97 initial payment.
"I have always hoped that I will one day be able to own a better house. I was therefore very happy when I received the transfer because I was certain that my hopes will come alive."
Patrick's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Patrick received a $97 initial payment.
"I was very happy when I received my transfer. It was the best moment in my life as I was eagerly waiting for the transfer since I was promised. Thanks to GD. "
Jane's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Jane received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt so excited when I received the money because it would assist me in buying a mattress which I lacked."
Henry's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Henry received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt happy that Give Directly had kept their promise despite the scepticism about the program."
Lydia's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Lydia received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt so excited when I received the money because have never handle such amount of money before."