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.
Millicent's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Millicent received a $496 second payment.
"I used to live in an old leaking house but now i have a good comfortable house and my compound now looks good. My children are also able to have clothes, attend school fully and live in a safer house. As a widow, my life has become better and easier."
Samwel's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Samwel received a $496 second payment.
"GD is different for other NGOs because it gives people money directly to decide on what you want to do while other NGOs does not do that."
Rose's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rose received a $496 second payment.
"The biggest difference is that i now own my my house with comfort ."
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $496 second payment.
"I was living in a house with a leaking roof and dilapidated walls where water destroyed some of my belongings when it rained . I managed to buy new iron sheets and cement and windows that has enabled me now to live in a house with proper ventilation and good security and I can comfortably store my belongings."
Saline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Saline received a $496 second payment.
"I am a widow and l have faced a lot of struggles in my life but these transfers from GD have enabled me to sort some of my greatest desires to build a kitchen that i did not have and to plaster my house that is now much more better than before. I have also paid fees so my children will learn peacefully."
Roseline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Roseline received a $496 second payment.
"l am now in a very spacious house and comfortable."
Eunice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Eunice received a $496 second payment.
"The biggest difference is that i was able to pay school fees for my child."
Pamela's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pamela received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on secondary school fee payment for my child, and enlarging my current house."
Beatrice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Beatrice received a $496 second payment.
"GD gives money for us to use as we desire and this is life changing compared to other NGOs."
Jakline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jakline received a $496 second payment.
"GiveDirectly helps everyone while other NGOs help only the community."