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.
Jeconia's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Jeconia received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received the money I was at the market, I felt very happy because it gave me hope of doing farming during that time"
Gaudencia's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Gaudencia received a $97 initial payment.
"I was very happy when I received my transfer. My child was to report back to school but he wouldn't due to arrears, so receiving the transfer was like a relief to me. Thanks to GD."
Lilian's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Lilian received a $97 initial payment.
"I was very happy when I received the money. My child had just been sent back home for school fees and I felt relieved that I will be able to take him back to school."
Paul's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Paul received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt so happy when I received the money from GiveDirectly. I shared the good news with the rest of the family members."
Margret's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Margret received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the money, I felt really happy because I knew I would now afford a bed so that I sleep more comfortably."
Christine's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Christine received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment when I received my money I felt very happy since this was an opportunity to achieve some of my dreams, with the most immediate one being food security at house-hold level."
Kennedy's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Kennedy received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt so happy and greatful when I received the money because it would help me to connect water into my compound."
Milka's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Milka received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt really happy the moment I received the money because I had never received such an amount at once before."
Peter's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Peter received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt really happy the moment I received the money because I was so stressed about how I would cultivate my farm to grow maize; but this transfer was going to help me out."
Emmily's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Emmily received a $97 initial payment.
"I was very excited when I received my transfer as I was in financial constrains. I knelt down and prayed to God. Thanks too to GD."