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.
Carrolyn's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Carrolyn received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly keeps promises while other NGOs don't keep promises. "
Violet's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Violet received a $493 second payment.
"My life has improved a lot because initially I had totally nothing but now I even own cows and a descent house."
Eunice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Eunice received a $493 second payment.
"GD deals directly with recipients unlike other NGOs that use government officials."
Elizabeth's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Elizabeth received a $493 second payment.
"GD gives cash to individuals while other NGOs gives goods to groups."
Pamela's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pamela received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to pay school fees for my sons who will be joining college."
Thomas's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Thomas received a $493 second payment.
"Other NGOs come with fixed projects that are sometimes not a priority to the recipients, while GD sends transfers directly to the recipients and they are able to use it based on their immediate expenses or needs."
Zachary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Zachary received a $493 second payment.
"GD has change life in the entire village because many have acquired substantial assets."
Florence's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Florence received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have livestock which I can 1 day sell when am sick and pay my medical bills. "
Benta's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Benta received a $99 initial payment.
"We are planning to pay dowry with the upcoming lumpsum transfer."
Ludia's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Ludia received a $493 second payment.
"GD sends transfers directly to other NGOs and this has enabled the recipients to decide what there immediate needs are, while other NGOs come with fixed projects that sometimes distribute items that are not sufficient to the recipients."