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.
Henry's family
access_time 8 years ago
Henry received a $112 initial payment.
"I was from the trading centre and when I reached home, I saw a mobile money message from GiveDirectly and i was happy because I knew poverty is going from my home."
Robert's family
access_time 8 years ago
Robert received a $112 initial payment.
"The mobile money message from GiveDirectly came On my phone when at home and I was extra-happy."
Akamada's family
access_time 8 years ago
Akamada received a $112 initial payment.
"I usually cook my supper at 9:00pm so during my cooking I saw an mobile money message from GiveDirectly and it was real money! I was so delighted because it was like a dream for me to have this amount on my phone not for someone else but for me. I was real happy!"
Zikula's family
access_time 8 years ago
Zikula received a $112 initial payment.
"I was eating dinner and I received this money on my phone. I was happy."
Moses's family
access_time 8 years ago
Moses received a $112 initial payment.
"I was preparing to sleep and I got a message. It was money from GiveDirectly and i was energised and happy."
Mwamin's family
access_time 8 years ago
Mwamin received a $112 initial payment.
"I was making my bed and then I saw an incoming message on my phone. I opened it and it was mobile money from GiveDirectly. Oh my God! It was money I got excited and I felt a strong sense of purpose in my life."
Julius's family
access_time 8 years ago
Julius received a $112 initial payment.
"I was from visiting a friend, and when I checked my phone I saw mobile money. I cannot imagine how happy I was, I felt fulfilled!"
Justine's family
access_time 8 years ago
Justine received a $112 initial payment.
"I was preparing to sleep then, I received money on my phone. I jumped up and down, shouting thank your GiveDirectly because of the happiness I felt."
Scovia's family
access_time 8 years ago
Scovia received a $112 initial payment.
"I received this money when I least expected it. I was at home resting in my seating room, I checked my phone and I saw money from GiveDirectly and i was happy."
Majeri's family
access_time 8 years ago
Majeri received a $112 initial payment.
"I was at home and I saw money from GiveDirectly on my phone. I was silent for 10minutes thinking about what am going to use this money for. I felt wonderful about the money."