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.
Shem's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Shem enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I am facing in my life is the poultry disease that has attacked my flock and is threatening to clear them all. "
Grace's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Grace received a $493 second payment.
"Other organizations are very selective in enrolling their beneficiaries but GD takes everyone who's poor and agrees to accept the transfers."
Doris's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Doris received a $476 third payment.
"I spent the whole my second transfer on plastering my house."
Alice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Alice received a $493 second payment.
"I am more comfortable now in the house I'm staying in because it's spacious and in good condition."
Agnes's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Agnes received a $476 third payment.
"I am now living in a bigger house and having most of the things I was lacking like furniture , bed and mattress. Life is different because my life has improved generally."
Lewnida's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lewnida received a $493 second payment.
"GD sends transfers directly to recipients, while other NGOs use other people who sometimes take what belongs to the recipients."
Susan's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Susan received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives the cash directly to the recipients hence it's the recipients to decide on how to spend the cash, unlike other organizations that just tell us that they'll bring help but they never do."
Carolyne's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Carolyne received a $493 second payment.
"I am now having a peaceful mind. Initially, I was worried where I could get money and take my child to a college, which would make me have a sleepless night equally affecting my health, but when GD walked me through this easily, I am now having a clear mind, which is a big difference in my daily life."
Pauline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pauline received a $493 second payment.
"My life has changed because posho mill is in good condition and it is working again so l am getting my daily income from it."
Benter's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Benter received a $493 second payment.
"Other Ngos like Homa Hills donate to us what we don't necessary need like huge sandals while GD gives us money and we decide on how to spend it."