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.
Joyi's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Joyi received a $404 third payment.
"In my opinion Give Directly does well to fairly select people to get the money. All the people who got it deserved it and those who didn't get did not want. It's fair in its selection unlike other organizations that consider relatives first."
Maurice's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Maurice received a $97 initial payment.
"We were so happy as a family and thanked God for his blessings on us."
Susan's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Susan received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment when I received my money I felt very happy because as a family this was great a boost towards meeting our various needs."
Fred's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Fred received a $97 initial payment.
"I received my money while weeding my farm and I was jubilated."
Sad's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Sad received a $404 third payment.
"I used my third transfer to buy food for the family since all he gardens dried out due to drought. I also paif school fees for my children so they can better education. I also renovated my house so thay it looks good"
Hassein's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Hassein received a $404 third payment.
"My life is different because i got a cow and i am able to milk it and get daily income that helps the family"
Lucy's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Lucy received a $97 initial payment.
"I filled with joy when I received the money from GiveDirectly. I was not expecting it at that time and I shared the joy with my family."
Abiba's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Abiba received a $404 third payment.
"I used my third transfer to construct a brick house because i was living in a house mad of mud"
Sarah's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Sarah received a $97 initial payment.
"I was very happy the moment I received my transfer. I was so sick hence receiving the transfer was a light at the end of the tunnel."
Fatina's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Fatina received a $404 third payment.
"Well,I spent my third transfer on buying a solar panel,matress,I also bought a hoe so that i can dig and bought uniforms for my children"