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.
Ruth's family
access_time 8 years ago
Ruth received a $97 initial payment.
"I was very happy when I received the money from GiveDirectly and I was hoping GiveDirectly would call me for me to say thank you."
Rose's family
access_time 8 years ago
Rose received a $97 initial payment.
"I was very happy when I received my transfer. It was like a miracle to me as I couldn't imagine receiving such amount for free. Thanks to GD."
Peter's family
access_time 8 years ago
Peter received a $97 initial payment.
"I was at my place of work where I work as a security man when I got the notification of the money on my phone, I was very happy because my children had been sent home for school books and I hardly make enough money on my job to even meet the daily needs of my family.."
Carren's family
access_time 8 years ago
Carren received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment when I received my money my joy knew no bound since I had almost given up due to long delay of my transfer. I felt revived within me again, and a renewed hope that I could begin working on my stalled activities."
Mary's family
access_time 8 years ago
Mary received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt very happy when I received the money because it gave me hope of buying a few household items that I lacked during that particular time"
Maureen's family
access_time 8 years ago
Maureen received a $97 initial payment.
"I was very excited plus my children because the cash was going to changed our life. "
Mourine's family
access_time 8 years ago
Mourine received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received my transfer, I was very happy. It was like a miracle to me as I didn't expect to receive such amount for free. Thanks to GD."
Jane's family
access_time 8 years ago
Jane received a $97 initial payment.
"I was very happy and thankful to God, because I knew that was the beginning of improving my life."
Marione's family
access_time 8 years ago
Marione received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt happy when I received my transfer. It was like a miracle to me. Thanks to GD."
George's family
access_time 8 years ago
George received a $97 initial payment.
"I feel good the moment I received my cash. It was like a miracle to me. Thanks to GD."