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.
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almost 3 years ago
Forkpa
received a $273 initial payment.
"I was working on our project farm on a Tuesday when I felt my phone vibrating in my pocket thinking that it was the normal message that I sometimes received so I decided to check my inbox surprisingly, when I took the phone it was my transfer from GiveDirectly. I begin very happy at that moment because it was my first time in life to earn such a huge sum of money."
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almost 3 years ago
John
received a $273 initial payment.
"The biggest difference is that my most worries are over I my wife will be able to star a business just in case the hustle is rough we will be able to take something from the business. Thank you GiveDirectly."
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almost 3 years ago
Jakah
received a $273 initial payment.
"Everyday im happy now beacaua I know i will be getting three instalments more so i can build my house. God bless GiveDirectly."
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almost 3 years ago
Musu
received a $273 initial payment.
"The biggest difference my life is that now I'm able to pay my children school fees and renovate the house.."
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almost 3 years ago
Sando
received a $273 initial payment.
"The money did well for me. I have never held such big money before. I feel like a real man, because I now have means to get achievements in my life."
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almost 3 years ago
Massa
received a $273 initial payment.
"My neighbors and I were cleaning our Church and one of them received Givedirectly money message. He called everyone's attention; I ran for my phone and saw mine. I was happy until I did not know what to do. I cried tears of joy that morning."
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almost 3 years ago
Fatu
received a $273 initial payment.
"My husband and I were on our way coming from our old farm and the phone rang; it was the money that came. I was so happy. I danced and I sang praises to Givedirectly. I said oh God, I never believed this but it is real!"
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almost 3 years ago
Fatu
received a $273 initial payment.
"I was on the farm cutting rice and I saw my husband running to me to tell me. He said Fatu, the money is on our sim! I dropped the rice bunch I had in my hand and started stomping my feet in jubilation. I thank God for bringing Givedirectly to bless my family."
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almost 3 years ago
Bendu
received a $273 initial payment.
"This is the first time in my life to hold such amount of money. Givedirectly made history in my life and that alone is my biggest happiness."
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almost 3 years ago
Bendu
received a $273 initial payment.
"I was on my farm weeding when I got the news about my money on my phone. I left my farm work and joined the community people who were dancing all over the town. I kept thanking Givedirectly for bringing plenty joy to us in the community. I was very excited and happy."
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