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.
Evance's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Evance received a $493 second payment.
"I was living in a grass thatched house that was leaking and had dilapidated walls, but now I live in a much bigger house with iron sheet roofing and am no longer worried about being rained on."
Jane's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jane received a $493 second payment.
"I was living in a very small house (two roomed) but now I live in a much bigger house which is spacious enough and our children have somewhere to comfortably sleep in."
Kennedy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Kennedy received a $493 second payment.
"Am now having my business that keeps me going hence I can't beg anymore and we can't go without food."
Pauline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pauline received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives us the cash to do various things that I need, unlike other organizations that decide on one project they wish to do for us then they bring much corruption that makes it hard for them to accomplish their works."
Linate's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Linate received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build a house with the upcoming lumpsum payment."
Kennedy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Kennedy received a $493 second payment.
"GD sends transfers directly to the recipients and they do not have to go through other people to get the transfers, unlike other NGOs where bribery and corruption cases occur since the assistance is done through other people."
Faith's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Faith received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives the transfers directly to the recipients hence no corruption as there is in other organizations that give their helps through their officials."
Kennedy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Kennedy received a $493 second payment.
"GD gives cash direct to recipients without going through chief while other NGOs gives cash through chief."
Pacifica's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pacifica received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives the cash directly to the recipients to do what they need most, unlike other organizations that come with fixed minds about projects that they never even accomplish."
Susan's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Susan received a $493 second payment.
"I am in good health and I am no longer sicking because I am at peace since I have achieved my goals."