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.
Emilly's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Emilly received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives money while other NGOs just give shoes."
Lizzy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lizzy received a $493 second payment.
"GD full fills their promise while other NGOs do not."
Alice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Alice received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have steel door and windows hence my house is well ventillated and aerated."
Joan's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Joan received a $493 second payment.
"Other organizations are taking advantage of the poor villagers to gain wealth, unlike GiveDirectly that gives cash directly to the recipients through phone transfers without any malicious actions."
Teresia's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Teresia received a $493 second payment.
"GD has staff who are very transparent and well behaved, they did the correct census by making actual visits to HH, while other NGOs do not even visit the poor in the villages."
Sara's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Sara received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives the cash directly to the recipients with no deductions like it happens with other organizations whose officials take some part of what's for their recipients."
George's family
access_time over 8 years ago
George received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives cash without asking for any favours from the recipients, unlike other organizations that only benefit the rich who can meet their demands."
Beryl's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Beryl received a $493 second payment.
"My life has improved because I now have a stable registered business which is doing good and provides me with daily income."
Syprosa's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Syprosa received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly isn't corrupt while other NGOs are very corrupt."
Salome's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Salome received a $493 second payment.
"My life has improved because now I never sleep on the ground since I have a bed."