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.
Benta's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Benta received a $496 second payment.
"GD gives out more donations than other Ngos in our community. For example Aphia Plus just donates shoes worth 200 KES to the households."
Jennifer's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jennifer received a $496 second payment.
"Support from GD has enabled my family to achieve what we could not afford like dowry and expanding the house, I will now have five rooms that are spacious. GD also enabled me eat food i have never eaten before. I am thankful to GD."
Samuel's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Samuel received a $496 second payment.
"The biggest difference i have seen is that now i have hopes of having my own source of income."
Rispa's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rispa received a $496 second payment.
"My life has improved because one of the sheep i bought with my token payment has a young one, i bought a cow, my business is running smoothly all because of support from GD. I am so thankful."
Agnes's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Agnes received a $496 second payment.
"My husband died and left me with a lot of responsibilities and struggles to make ends meet but support from GD has enabled me to get chairs, a cow and i will also build a new house since i have already bought some materials. I would not have afforded all these on my own I am so great full."
Kennedy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Kennedy received a $496 second payment.
"In other organizations, the officers eat all the money meant for the recipients but GiveDirectly is directly connected to the recipients."
Wilfrida's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Wilfrida received a $496 second payment.
"GD has helped us improve our lives."
Maritha's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Maritha received a $496 second payment.
"GD gives money that has brought visible achievement in the recipient in the entire village."
Irene's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Irene received a $496 second payment.
"GD has helped me get proper medication i am now recovering well an soon i will start working in my tailoring shop."
Rose's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rose received a $496 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives the money directly to the recipient through the phone without so many procedures to be followed, unlike other organizations that call people to meetings every time but they have no benefits."