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.
Margaret's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Margaret received a $493 second payment.
"GD sends us money that we spend the way we find most appropriate while other Ngos send us transfers that have been tampered with since they are given an opportunity to interact with them and to spend them on our behalf."
Mourice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mourice received a $493 second payment.
"GD sends transfers to the individual HH and the amount that was stated, while other NGOs have projects that pass through other people who take what is meant for the recipients."
Jackline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jackline received a $493 second payment.
"Donations that we receive from GD are more than that we receive from other Ngos and therefore through it (GD) we are in a position to engage in big investments that can change our lives."
Johnson's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Johnson received a $493 second payment.
"GD sends transfers directly to the recipients and they are able to spend it on their immediate needs, while other NGOs do this through other people who involve themselves in bribery issues."
Lilian's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lilian received a $493 second payment.
"My life has changed because l was staying in a very dusty house which was not good to my health but now l am staying a nice plastered house."
Judith's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Judith received a $493 second payment.
"l now have hope that l am going to have my own home."
Eunice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Eunice received a $493 second payment.
"I have acquired many assets within a short period and i am sure i will expand my house because i have all the materials ready."
Iska's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Iska received a $493 second payment.
"GD is the only NGO that has included me inot their programme."
Pauline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pauline received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives the cash directly to the recipients without discriminations, unlike other organizations that pass the help through their ground officials hence promoting corruption."
Lilian's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lilian received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I have started horticulture and poultry farm which has exposed me into other businesses."