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.
Fatina's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Fatina received a $404 third payment.
"Well! If I didn't receive transfer,I wouldn't have been able to buy land and build a house."
Alayisa's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Alayisa received a $404 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on buying a cow for rearing,i also paid the balance that i was being demanded to poses my land as well as food to eat at home."
Violeta's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Violeta received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment when I received my money (Recipient laughs ha ha ha ha) was the happiest day of my life because I had received a precious yet free gift and I could get a few things that had been pending done as a result of this!."
Fatuma's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Fatuma received a $404 third payment.
"GiveDirectly is serving the poor with uniform commitment from the start to the end. However some people were in my village were dropped, they did not get transfer."
Nuwa's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Nuwa received a $404 third payment.
"Giving people cash is the best.I don't see anything GiveDirectly has not done well."
Rose's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Rose received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received my money I felt great joy because with my many Projects and low and unpredictable income, this money was a great relief to me."
Consolata's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Consolata received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt very happy when I received the money and shared the good news with my children."
Nerea's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Nerea received a $97 initial payment.
"I really got excited the moment I received the money because I knew I would now afford to buy new uniforms for my children."
Michael's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Michael received a $97 initial payment.
"I received my money while at my market place and I was overjoyed because I knew my plans were finally coming into reality."
Hellen's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Hellen received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment when I received my money I felt my mood change completely and the lady I was walking with asked what was going on with me, then I told her that I had just received a piece of good news but without being specific. It happens that my children and I had not eaten a proper meal for two days because I am widowed and was going through a difficult time financially, but at least with the money we could eat something , and also do a few other things."