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.
Noah's family
access_time 8 years ago
Noah received a $112 initial payment.
"I was entering my bed and I saw a mobile money message on my phone from GiveDirectly. I felt so happy, I sweated with much happiness in my heart."
Bitu's family
access_time 8 years ago
Bitu received a $112 initial payment.
"Being a poor widow at home a lone brings much thoughts that can keep you worried, I was in this situation! In this very moment, I received money on my phone from GiveDirectly and this money renewed me. I felt new and much young. I was happy!"
Richard's family
access_time 8 years ago
Richard received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have an income."
John's family
access_time 8 years ago
John received a $96 initial payment.
"I was very happy when I received the transfer. Thanks a lot to GD."
Carroline's family
access_time 8 years ago
Carroline received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life after receiving transfers from Give Directly is the fact that I have been able to fend for myself and provide for my household members. I am no longer a beggar."
George's family
access_time 8 years ago
George received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I have managed to construct a new house that is much more comfortable to live in because it is big and spacious."
Hellen's family
access_time 8 years ago
Hellen received a $96 initial payment.
"I was very happy when I received my transfer as my rice at top dressing stage and I didn't have any cash to. Thanks a lot to GD."
Richard's family
access_time 8 years ago
Richard received a $481 second payment.
"I can say that transfers from Give Directly has tremendously transformed my life. I never knew that education of my children could be that a walk in the park. It is a big relieve on my side."
Marikus's family
access_time 8 years ago
Marikus received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I have acquired the things that I seriously needed in my house to make it decent and comfortable to live in. I am not ashamed anymore to invite my friends to my house because I have seats they can sit on and I can buy food to cook."
Rispa's family
access_time 8 years ago
Rispa received a $96 initial payment.
"I was very happy when I received the transfer, I was very sure that my borehole project will be completed."