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.
Joshua's family
access_time 5 years ago
Joshua received a $537 initial payment.
"My day normally starts at 5:00 am and of the fine days while I was washing my face in preparation to go do my normal duties, I heard a message alert from my phone and I hurriedly checked what the message was about. To my surprise, it was a confirmation message that I had received money from GiveDirectly. I felt so happy, hurried to my workplace and after I was done I came back home, shared the news with my spouse then we budgeted on how to spend the money."
Pamela's family
access_time 5 years ago
Pamela received a $537 initial payment.
"While I was sleeping I heard a beep on my phone and wondered who could have sent me a message at such a time. I woke up, checked the phone and to my surprise it was a confirmation message that I had received money from GiveDirectly. It was such a joyous moment and I couldn't wait for morning so that I could purchase the things I needed."
Jane's family
access_time 5 years ago
Jane received a $537 initial payment.
"When GiveDirectly officer informed me during the enrollment stage that I would receive 55000 KES at once, I could not believe it since I had never heard of any company giving out aid by giving people such a huge amount at ago. When I woke up on that particular day and saw the message indicating that I was 55000 KES richer, I was overwhelmed with joy and at the same time, it made me believe that indeed GiveDirectly is totally different from other companys."
Joyce's family
access_time 5 years ago
Joyce received a $537 initial payment.
"When I received a message on my phone, first I didn't believe it was true until I checked my balance to confirm. To my surprise, the money was already in my mobile bank account. I felt so happy as I had never had such amount of money before."
Jane's family
access_time 5 years ago
Jane received a $540 initial payment.
"I feel so peaceful because I'm not worried anymore about how to raise my son's school fees because I have already cleared the term's school fees. This is the biggest difference in my daily life."
Geoffrey's family
access_time 5 years ago
Geoffrey received a $540 initial payment.
"On that day my phone was almost going off for lack of power, so I decided to switch it off while sleeping in order to preserve power to be used the following morning. So when I woke up, I switched it on to check the time and to my surprise, I received a message confirming that I had received money from GiveDirectly. I couldn't believe and I had to purchase some airtime so that I could be sure I had received money and to my disbelief it was true I had received money. It was such a joyous moment."
Samson's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Samson received a $538 initial payment.
"I was very happy, filled with joy and after a long time, I felt peaceful in my heart. I knew that I will be able to have a new house which has always been a dream but could not be accomplished due to low income."
Jumwa's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Jumwa received a $538 initial payment.
"When I received the transfer, I was happier than ever, filled with joy that couldn't be comprehended. I felt like all my problems that have been a thorn into my flesh had come to an abrupt end. The peace in my heart was rejuvenated again"
Asha's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Asha received a $538 initial payment.
"I had never thought of owning even a single cow in my life since my dream of buying one was shattered due to financial constraints, so to me getting these cows is the greatest achievement that I've ever had. Thanks to GiveDirectly for changing my life for good and of my family."
Kazosi's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Kazosi received a $538 initial payment.
"I was happy now that GD had remembered my sorrows and I felt like my tears that i've cried out for long time were now being wiped."