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.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my business is doing well hence I make good profits and I can meet my daily needs."
Violet's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Violet received a $493 second payment.
"GD gives cash while other NGOs gives goods."
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.
"GiveDirectly gives a lot of money while other NGOs give very little money."
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.
"I will soon plaster the house once the workers start working and this will relieve me from constant repair of the walls and floor which has been consuming so much of my time."