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.
Moses's family
access_time 8 years ago
Moses received a $111 initial payment.
"I was calling a friend and after calling, I received a message from GiveDirectly that contained money. I was happy with a big smile."
Salimati's family
access_time 8 years ago
Salimati received a $416 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life was constructing an iron roof house that i had dreamt of for so long"
Ronald's family
access_time 8 years ago
Ronald received a $416 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily lifebis having a beautifull house that shines in the village. Iam so happy"
Robina's family
access_time 8 years ago
Robina received a $416 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life was constructing a big house that i have been wanting for long"
Efulansi's family
access_time 8 years ago
Efulansi received a $111 initial payment.
"I received the money when I was in the kitchen and it was night. My joy and happiness started from there. I felt so good!"
Stella's family
access_time 8 years ago
Stella received a $111 initial payment.
"I was spending my daily life worrying how life is going to be, but this day made everything around me brighter. The day I received money on my Mobile phone from you GiveDirectly! This money brightened by days a head of me and am extremely happy."
Isima's family
access_time 8 years ago
Isima received a $111 initial payment.
"I was sleeping at around 9:00pm and when I walk up I saw a message indicating on my mobile phone. It was a mobile money text from GiveDirectly. I suddenly made an alarm of joy and happiness. I was real happy, I rejoiced for sure!"
Amina's family
access_time 8 years ago
Amina received a $111 initial payment.
"I was at home and I received the mobile money message. I felt so happy because my life was going to change for better."
Mutaanda's family
access_time 8 years ago
Mutaanda received a $111 initial payment.
"I was from the market and I went to pick my phone from charging, I saw a mobile money message on phone. I danced upon confirming that i had received money from GiveDirectly."
Betty's family
access_time 8 years ago
Betty received a $111 initial payment.
"I was cleaning utensils and I incoming message on my mobile phone. It was money from GiveDirectly and I felt so good and happy."