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.
Caroline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Caroline received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to clear school fees balance and build a house with the upcoming lumpsum payment."
George's family
access_time over 8 years ago
George received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to buy water pump and a cow with the upcoming lumpsum transfer payment."
Joshua's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Joshua received a $493 second payment.
"With GiveDirectly, a recipient is sure of the amount he/she'll get because it's sent through phone transfer, unlike other organizations that give help through their officers who deduct or even disappear with the whole amounts."
Dorothy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Dorothy received a $493 second payment.
"Initially, I lived in a leaking grass-thatched house that could leak on us interrupting our normal pattern of sleep; we could wake up at the middle of the night to avoid being drenched, however, my current house is leak free and we have been sleeping more comfortably since then which is the biggest difference in our daily life."
Frederick's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Frederick received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment to build a house, buy livestock, chairs and clothes for my household."
Benson's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Benson received a $493 second payment.
"GD gives cash direct to recipients while other NGOs gives cash through other people to the recipients."
Argwings's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Argwings received a $493 second payment.
"Donations from GD come to us directly just like its name while other Ngos donate to us through the hands of other people that raises conflicts."
Marikus's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Marikus received a $493 second payment.
"GD gives cash direct to recipients while other NGOs gives cash through other parties."
Elsa's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Elsa received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to invest my upcoming lump-sum payment in livestock business. I will buy cows, chicken and sheep."
Joyce's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Joyce received a $493 second payment.
"Other NGOs are using authorities to deliver their support and they do not deliver it fully while GD does not use any authority."