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.
Fredrick's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Fredrick received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my child is able to go to school without being sent home for fees."
Charles's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Charles received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my son was able to join university for a parallel program."
Tabitha's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Tabitha received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I plough with my ox now."
Everlyne's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Everlyne received a $493 second payment.
"There is a difference in that we've already witnessed what GD has done. The money was sent directly to us and we never paid a coin unlike other NGOs that demand for payment and the help often end up in the wrong hands."
Florence's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Florence received a $493 second payment.
"I currently have a spacious house. I've acquired the items I once lacked for instance bedding and utensils. I've also settled my daughter's college fees."
Penina's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Penina received a $493 second payment.
"I have no knowledge about other NGOs."
Abigael's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Abigael received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I'm currently able to access medication as I have eyes problem. I have also started a chicken project which will act as a source of livelihood."
Caroline's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Caroline received a $493 second payment.
"There is a difference in that GD provides a windfall, while the other NGOs provided our children with goods like tanks, chimney lamps and blankets."
Tabitha's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Tabitha received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly doesn't have intermediaries while other NGOs have a lot of intermediaries."
Rispa's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Rispa received a $493 second payment.
"There is a big difference in that GD offers cash which can enable one access other needs like food, while one of the NGOs provided shoes which is not edible."