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.
Karilus's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Karilus received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt so happy when I received the money because it would enable me to pay fee for my child who had been sent home due to fee arreas."
Pamela's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Pamela received a $97 initial payment.
"My son had been sent back home for school fees and had stayed for two weeks. I was therefore very much happy the moment I received the money from GiveDirectly because then I could be able to pay his fees."
Sicolastica's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Sicolastica received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt so excited when I received the transfer because it would help me to plough my farm and pay school fee."
James's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
James received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the money, I exclaimed with happiness, broke the news to my family who also welcomed the good news with joy since I did not have money yet my children's school fees was required."
Lilian's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Lilian received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the money, I felt so happy and grateful to Give Directly for keeping the promise."
Anjilina's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Anjilina received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt so excited when I received the money because it would help me in paying school fee for my children."
Caroline's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Caroline received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt so excited when I received the money because it would help to boost my business."
Ruth's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Ruth received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment when I received my money I was in a state of disbelief because I had very pressing needs at the time yet no money in my hands at all as at that moment. At least with GD money I could move and move towards implementing some of my planned activities."
Millicent's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Millicent received a $97 initial payment.
"I received my money in the evening while at home and I felt very grateful and relieved because i had away to pay my contribution towards the burial of my mother in-law."
Jennifer's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Jennifer received a $97 initial payment.
"I received my money while at home preparing dinner and I was very happy."