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.
Elizabeth's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Elizabeth received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I moved from a mad house to cement."
Value's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Value received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to pay college fee for a new semester and rear local chicken."
Pamela's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pamela received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to pay secondary school fees, replace my doors and boost my cereals business."
Erick's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Erick received a $493 second payment.
"I now have a big descent house unlike the previous house that was almost falling."
Atieno's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Atieno received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to expand my house and invest in MPESA to supplement my canteen sales."
Tabitha's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Tabitha received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy wire and cement to reinforce the walls of my house so that they do not fall because the ground here is swampy."
Teresa's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Teresa received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to buy a sewing machine, a bicycle, pay school fees and buy shoes and clothes for my children."
Ayieko's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Ayieko received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly is truthful while other NGOs are not truthful."
Teresha's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Teresha received a $493 second payment.
"GD gives cash while other NGOs gives cash through other people."
Millicent's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Millicent received a $493 second payment.
"GD full fills their promise while other NGOs do not."