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.
Ziria's family
access_time 8 years ago
Ziria received a $112 initial payment.
"I was preparing dinner for my children then I received a message on my phone. I read the message and it was money from GiveDirectly. I didn't expect it! I was extremely excited about this free money from GiveDirectly."
Bwire's family
access_time 8 years ago
Bwire received a $112 initial payment.
"I was with my friends chatting, then I received a mobile money message on my phone from GiveDirectly. I jumped with a lot of joy, I was real happy!"
Alimansi's family
access_time 8 years ago
Alimansi received a $112 initial payment.
"My morning was real good! I saw a mobile money message in the morning from GiveDirectly. I confirmed it and it was true I had received the money. I was happy!"
Steven's family
access_time 8 years ago
Steven received a $112 initial payment.
"I saw a mobile money message on my phone in the morning and i was happy. I felt good and relaxed deep inside me because I knew this money was going to solve our immediate problems."
Joy's family
access_time 8 years ago
Joy received a $112 initial payment.
"I was resting in my seating room because I was weak then, I saw a message of mobile money. I grabbed my phone and I checked only to see that i have received money from GiveDirectly. From that point, the sickness was feeling disappeared and my body grew stronger."
Lydia's family
access_time 8 years ago
Lydia received a $112 initial payment.
"I had gone for a by trial and I was called by my mother that GiveDirectly sent money. I checked my phone and I saw the money and I was very happy."
Marriam's family
access_time 8 years ago
Marriam received a $112 initial payment.
"I women up in the morning and i saw a message on my phone with the money from GiveDirectly. I felt fulfilled."
Michael's family
access_time 8 years ago
Michael received a $481 second payment.
"I had a desire to build a permanent house, but i never knew it could be possible, but when i received the transfer, i opted to fulfill my dream. Our area is a jigger infestested area, and mud walled, houses promote jiggers, mostly during dry seasons. I wanted to control the infection by building a cemented house."
Alex's family
access_time 8 years ago
Alex received a $112 initial payment.
"I felt happy when I received my money.i saw my life being successful since i was in a poor situation and had no hope of improving my situation."
Alisati's family
access_time 8 years ago
Alisati received a $112 initial payment.
"I felt excited the moment when I received money.I informed my husband and relatives that I got money on that night.I did some withdraw in the morning for house use and left some money for roofing."