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.
Dorothy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Dorothy received a $493 second payment.
"My house is now more spacious and more presentable, my relatives are very happy for me."
Millicent's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Millicent received a $493 second payment.
"Other NGOs do not send huge transfers that changes lives directly like GD."
Moses's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Moses received a $493 second payment.
"I have deposited some money that will enable me to acquire land to build my house."
Linet's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Linet received a $493 second payment.
"GD is more reliable than other Ngos in our community: it promises to help us and it does while other Ngos collect data and disappear."
Daniel's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Daniel received a $493 second payment.
"I'm soon owning a permanent house which is easy to maintain and lasts longer because I already have building materials ready."
Florence's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Florence received a $493 second payment.
"Other organizations have their officials asking to be paid first before they give you the help but GiveDirectly has never been involved in corrupt deals."
Conslata's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Conslata received a $493 second payment.
"GD gives out unconditional transfers more directly to the recipients, which they spend the way they find appropriate than other Ngos."
Everline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Everline received a $493 second payment.
"GD gives us unconditional grants while other Ngos give us loans."
Judith's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Judith received a $493 second payment.
"GD deals with us directly and therefore the process is transparent."
Risper's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Risper received a $493 second payment.
"I have been able to enlarge my house which was quite small, but now it is spacious enough and can comfortably contain my belongings."