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.
Danish's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Danish received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives the cash directly to the recipients hence we get every cent sent to us, unlike other organizations that give their helps through other officials who take more than half of the helps."
Joshua's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Joshua received a $493 second payment.
"GD does not ask for refunds while other NGOs gives loans."
Tom's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Tom received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have an income from my business hence I can meet my family's daily needs."
Peter's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Peter received a $493 second payment.
"Am now sure that I'll be using my own cows and plow to till my lands."
George's family
access_time over 8 years ago
George received a $493 second payment.
"I feel comfortable and at ease because I have an extra source of income from the business I opened and I also have livestock which are also investment."
Elizabeth's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Elizabeth received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment to buy materials to expand, plaster and rough cast my house."
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $493 second payment.
"GD gives cash while other NGOs gives goods."
Preskila's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Preskila received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build a new house with my upcoming lump-sum payment."
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $493 second payment.
"GD sends transfers directly to the recipients and they get the amount that they were told, while other NGOs sometimes have staff who involve themselves in corruption or bribery."
Meresa's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Meresa received a $493 second payment.
"I am comfortable and in good health without any more worries because most of my dreams were achieved."