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.
Mirabu's family
access_time 8 years ago
Mirabu received a $113 initial payment.
"My son told me that i had received money from GiveDirectly in the morning, was real happy."
Janifer's family
access_time 8 years ago
Janifer received a $113 initial payment.
"I got the message on my Mobile phone at night and I silently went in my bedroom to hide my phone so that no one get access to it to steal it with my money. I was quiet but happy deep inside me."
Lovisa's family
access_time 8 years ago
Lovisa received a $113 initial payment.
"I was so happy and ibfailed to settle in one place, I felt as if I was on springs filled with joy."
Mariam's family
access_time 8 years ago
Mariam received a $113 initial payment.
"I felt so happy when I saw this money on my mobile phone that i had to dance a bit with laughters of joy."
Scovia's family
access_time 8 years ago
Scovia received a $113 initial payment.
"I was at home then i heard a message on my phone, it was of money from GiveDirectly, this made me feel so good and happy."
Joyce's family
access_time 8 years ago
Joyce received a $113 initial payment.
"I lest expected this money so when my grandchild told me that i have received money from GiveDirectly I was delighted. I was more than happy."
Naikoba's family
access_time 8 years ago
Naikoba received a $425 second payment.
"Being able to develop our selves through the transfers is the biggest difference in my life."
Lucy's family
access_time 8 years ago
Lucy received a $483 second payment.
"I have seen a lot of difference in my life especially the fact that I now have a dairy cow that milk on a daily basis."
Rosemary's family
access_time 8 years ago
Rosemary received a $483 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is stress free life I experience since I've paid school fee for my children and also I've plenty of food to feed my family. Thanks to GD."
Rose's family
access_time 8 years ago
Rose received a $483 second payment.
"Currently, we live in a better house-the house looks attractive and this has elated our self-esteem as we interact with the rest of the community members and therefore our elated spirit accounts for the biggest difference in our daily lives."