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.
Hana's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Hana received a $493 second payment.
"Other NGOs give short term support like food and leave us unstable but GD gives money to enhance change among the poor."
Maurine's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Maurine received a $493 second payment.
"I feel free after my dowry was paid and i am sure my children will go to school because i have livestock that will support this cause. "
Queenter's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Queenter received a $493 second payment.
"I am ready to build my own home now that I have bought the materials."
Merciline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Merciline received a $493 second payment.
"I am now living peacefully since GD has enabled me cement my marriage and commit myself by paying my dowry and this is a big difference that can't go unmentioned in my daily life."
Peter's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Peter received a $493 second payment.
"I was homeless but now have a house."
Edna's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Edna received a $493 second payment.
"My house is now cemented hence my children are no longer catching flues from dust as before."
Peter's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Peter received a $493 second payment.
"Other organizations deal with groups hence it's hard for an individual to get any benefits, unlike GiveDirectly that gives the cash directly to the recipients to do what they will."
George's family
access_time over 8 years ago
George received a $493 second payment.
"I did not have any furniture in my house, but now my house looks presentable."
Joyce's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Joyce received a $493 second payment.
"I am certain that I will soon construct my house which will be bigger and more spacious with better roofing once I receive the last transfer."
Tobias's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Tobias received a $493 second payment.
"I feel much better now though I have not fully recovered."