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.
Noah's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Noah received a $543 initial payment.
"I got so excited that I had to call up a few friends to confirm if they had received their share even though it was 3:00 am."
Jane's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Jane received a $543 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that now I got peace in my heart after I cleared all the debt I had. Before, I would shy off from meeting my lenders as I was worried that they would ask me for their money. Now am happy having no debt and my child has received her certificate after clearing her school fees arreas. She is now ready to join college soon."
Daizy's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Daizy received a $543 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is the economic level that we are in. Things are now better because of GiveDirectly funds. We have enough food, new clothes and a new house in process. Life couldn't be better for us! Thank you for the transfer."
Jane's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Jane received a $543 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is the cow that I bought using the transfer. When I see it feel so happy knowing that am soon going to produce more milk for my family consumption and income. I also see it as an added asset."
Joyce's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Joyce received a $543 initial payment.
"I was happy to receive the transfer. We had confidence that the funds will come. We believed it when Gd officers told us we will be sent the funds and for sure we received it."
Sharon's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Sharon received a $543 initial payment.
"I received the funds from GiveDirectly at around 3 AM; and I was happy to see the notification message."
Peninah's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Peninah received a $543 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is the completion of the construction. I had given up on completing the construction after my husband lost the job he used to do hence making it hard for us to provide for my growing family and completing the house construction. I am so happy currently to live in a good house I had wished for long to have it."
Kipkirui's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Kipkirui received a $543 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is the water tank that I bought I feel happy since I know that very soon the water problem that I have been facing will be over."
Gabriel's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Gabriel received a $23 eighth payment.
"In the next six months, I expect to have constructed a kitchen for my spouse so thta she can get an easy time while cooking."
Mary's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Mary received a $45 fourth payment.
"My life currently different from how it would have been if I never receive the transfer in that, I am able to pay school fees easily unlike before. I was about to drop out of school thanks to GiveDirectly I managed to continue with my studies after paying school fees."