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.
Philip's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Philip received a $496 second payment.
"I was able to acquire two sewing machines which could have taken me a very long time to get but now i will be able to open a shop and begin sewing for a living."
Ellly's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Ellly received a $496 second payment.
"The biggest difference is that we are living in a rented house but now we have bought materials for building in our home."
Hellen's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Hellen received a $496 second payment.
"There have been NGOs that call few people to their meetings and we never know how this is done, while GD does its activities in the open and involve everyone before they launch the project."
Agnes's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Agnes received a $496 second payment.
"With GiveDirectly, every recipient is assured of getting their cash but other organizations have corrupt people who at times disappear with the beneficiary's share."
Siprina's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Siprina received a $496 second payment.
"GD is better than other Ngos since they channel transfers directly to the recipients."
Esther's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Esther received a $496 second payment.
"The biggest difference i have seen is that i now own my own livestock and kitchen ."
Faith's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Faith received a $496 second payment.
"I have never seen an NGO reaching to many and changing lives like GD because other NGOs in the area give materials like water tanks and shoes but not to every one."
Moses's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Moses received a $496 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am now customary married to my wife and if it were not transfers from GD I would have died a bachelor."
Jane's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jane received a $496 second payment.
"Having bought the bull, it will make farming easier for me and my harvest will improve."
Hellen's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Hellen received a $496 second payment.
"My life has really change because l am eating well, my children are dressing well because my business has improve so much."