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.
Elijah's family
access_time 9 years ago
Elijah received a $492 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a kitchen now and my children have where to sleep."
Joyce's family
access_time 9 years ago
Joyce received a $492 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my child is able to go to school through out the year without being sent home for school fees."
Mary's family
access_time 9 years ago
Mary received a $492 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives loans while other NGOs give grants."
Mary's family
access_time 9 years ago
Mary received a $492 second payment.
"GiveDirectly doesn't have middlemen while other NGOs have a lot of middlemen."
Moses's family
access_time 9 years ago
Moses received a $492 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I can stay in my house comfortably after clearing my loan I took to build a house."
Lucy's family
access_time 9 years ago
Lucy received a $492 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a very good house which is very stable."
Rose's family
access_time 9 years ago
Rose received a $492 second payment.
"GiveDirectly doesn't have middlemen while other NGOs have a lot of middlemen."
Ogwenya's family
access_time 9 years ago
Ogwenya received a $98 initial payment.
"I plan to pay school fees for my son who joined form 1 this year."
Ester's family
access_time 9 years ago
Ester received a $98 initial payment.
"I'm planning to replace my roof with new iron sheets because it is currently leaking. I'm also planning to cement both walls and floor of my house.Currently it is earth and get dusty easily. Besides, it is expensive to repair frequently."
Elijah's family
access_time 9 years ago
Elijah received a $98 initial payment.
"I'm planning to buy an ox-plough and two oxen to facilitate my farming activities."