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.
Barnaba's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Barnaba received a $547 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer I felt so happy. I was at the farm when the transfers came, I left the farm with a lot of happiness to see my wife then inform her of the good news then went a head to plan what to do with it."
Chepkemoi's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Chepkemoi received a $547 initial payment.
"I received the transfer when I was at home. I was so happy that God helped us through GiveDirectly and I am grateful."
Joyce's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Joyce received a $466 initial payment.
"I felt so happy and said God you are great for relieving me from many problems."
Johana's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Johana received a $547 initial payment.
"I was on my way home from the shopping center when I noticed the funds from Give Directly had arrived. I was so happy because I had not received such funds before. Thank you for the transfer."
Maria's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Maria received a $466 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is happiness, for i am going to have iron sheet roofed house, saving me from searching for grass to re-roof the old round house."
Safoloza's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Safoloza received a $448 second payment.
"The biggest difference is in feeding. I feed very well these days."
Betonda's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Betonda received a $448 second payment.
"When i need sugar or salt its available. Standards of living are so much better than it was. I now sleep on a good mattress. "
Agnes's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Agnes received a $466 initial payment.
"I am now sleeping well. I am happy my house and the home now looking well."
Alajab's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Alajab received a $466 initial payment.
"I was very happy. I had a lot of demands at home. This transfer helped me to buy evrything that I required to in my home."
Viola's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Viola enrolled.
"This money means a lot to me and my family. Receiving this transfer means that we shall build a better and bigger house for our family. We are currently residing in a small house with a leaking roof. "