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.
Josephine's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Josephine received a $493 second payment.
"GD gives cash direct to recipients while other NGOs gives cash to recipients through other parties."
Melkadus's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Melkadus received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a good,strong house and a colorful roof."
Oyonge's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Oyonge received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives money without involving intermediaries while other NGOs have a lot of intermediaries."
Rosemary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rosemary received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to buy fishing equipment and also buy a cow."
Pamela's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pamela received a $99 initial payment.
"I will buy more iron sheets, nails and build a house with the upcoming lumpsum transfer payment."
Benter's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Benter received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to construct a new house for my sons who do not have anywhere to comfortably spend the night."
Caroline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Caroline received a $493 second payment.
"Other NGOs does not keep their promise they take too long to facilitate their transfers while GD keeps its word and it is faster in facilitating the transfers."
Charles's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Charles received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a tree forest which is an investment to me."
Samuel's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Samuel received a $493 second payment.
"I have a big difference in my daily life since I no longer depend on paraffin for lighting since I have already substituted it with Dlight solar. I can now fully light my main house 24/7 and still save a lot of money."
Grace's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Grace received a $493 second payment.
"My house is now very spacious that accommodates me and my family well."