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.
Celine's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Celine received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment to build a bigger house and buy a plough."
Debora's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Debora received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to clear school fees and buy chairs."
Ezekiel's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Ezekiel received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to make my main house better by plastering it with sand and cement then buy some more chairs using the remaining part of this my upcoming lumpsum payment."
Kennedy's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Kennedy received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to buy two cows and start a business."
Millicent's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Millicent received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build the house."
Carolyne's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Carolyne received a $495 second payment.
"GiveDirectly doesn't have middlemen while other NGOs have a lot of middlemen."
Charles's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Charles received a $495 second payment.
"GD gives unconditional cash while other NGOs gives conditional cash."
Christine's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Christine received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build the house."
Susan's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Susan received a $495 second payment.
"While other NGOs involve other entities or persons to deliver the help intended for the poor in the community, GD sends direct transfers to the recipients and thus prevent discrimination of those to be helped."
Emmaculate's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Emmaculate received a $495 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives unconditional cash while other NGOs give conditional cash."