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.
Asiyatu's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Asiyatu received a $338 second payment.
"i could have been stressed with farming and finding food for my family."
Esnart's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Esnart received a $348 initial payment.
"I was very joyous"
Nancy's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Nancy received a $338 second payment.
"I have managed to buy 5 bags of maize and other things that I needed using the transfer received from give directly"
Dija's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Dija received a $338 second payment.
"There is a big difference because, I didn't have a house with ironsheets which now i have managed to have because of this program."
Grace's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Grace received a $502 initial payment.
"It was around 2 PM when I saw the Mpesa message from GiveDirectly. At first, I could not believe it but when I looked closely, I realized that the message was genuine. I felt so happy because I knew my life will never be the same again. I really thank God for bringing this organization to this village and for choosing me to be among the beneficiaries."
Daudi's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Daudi received a $338 second payment.
"keep calling our phones even when the network is bad is the one thing that GD did well and I can't think of anything they didn't do well"
Changalile's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Changalile received a $338 second payment.
"the moment the money reflected in my airtel money account all i was thinking was to improve the condition of my house i feared one day the hpuse might fell down due to heavy rains so i bought building materials like cement and ironsheet plus food for my family"
Amina's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Amina received a $338 second payment.
"It is different because now we have enough food"
Patuma's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Patuma received a $338 second payment.
"I have a good sleeping place. and also i am able to eat properly."
Luciat's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Luciat received a $338 second payment.
"Give directly always makes sure that recipient are being treated good"