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.
Benta's family
access_time 8 years ago
Benta received a $482 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have paid school fees for my children thus any other money I receive is being spent on food, so I am not stressed at all despite the current food shortage."
Freda's family
access_time 8 years ago
Freda received a $482 second payment.
"I am feeling peaceful and happy after paying school fees which was worrying me so much. Thanks to GD."
Alaisa's family
access_time 8 years ago
Alaisa received a $113 initial payment.
"The moment when I received my money i felt really happy and asked my son to go buy me the things I wanted before it got stolen."
Tapenesi's family
access_time 8 years ago
Tapenesi received a $113 initial payment.
"The moment when I received my money i felt happy because I was not expecting to get that much money and we had no food because of the long dry season. So it was very timely when it came"
Cecilia's family
access_time 8 years ago
Cecilia received a $113 initial payment.
"The moment when I received my money i got so happy with in me although I didn't tell anyone except my helper because I was afraid it might be stolen. I was so happy that I could not wait for morning to go buy myself beddings."
Sena's family
access_time 8 years ago
Sena received a $113 initial payment.
"The moment when I received my money i felt so happy that I even bought some soda for my children and some milk and sugar in celebration. "
Geophry's family
access_time 8 years ago
Geophry received a $482 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have food consistently in my house and I also have a new house."
Jenifa's family
access_time 8 years ago
Jenifa received a $482 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I can get food daily despite the drought having spoilt my crops last season. I am really grateful to Give Directly."
Edinansi's family
access_time 8 years ago
Edinansi received a $113 initial payment.
"I was at home at around 9:00pm and i received a mobile money message on my mobile phone. I opened it and it was of money from GiveDirectly, I jumped in the air with much happiness and I am still happy."
Mary's family
access_time 8 years ago
Mary received a $482 second payment.
"I have seen a lot of difference, especially my house which is now looking more beautiful."