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.
Charles's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Charles received a $493 second payment.
"GD gives support through transfers which changes lives within a short period of time compared to other NGOs which has merely brought significant changes in lives because of corruption."
Odhiambo's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Odhiambo received a $493 second payment.
"I will move to my own compound and build a new house and i have acquired assets i could not afford on my own. I welcome GD again and again."
Alice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Alice received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference is having built a functional latrine. I have also bought bricks and sand for building my future house."
Caroline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Caroline received a $493 second payment.
"Other organizations never give the recipients everything meant for them but GiveDirectly gives everything as they said."
Alice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Alice received a $493 second payment.
"GD gives money directly and not through the government leaders or staff like other NGOs."
Grace's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Grace received a $493 second payment.
"Other NGOs only deal with certain sections of the community such as the girl child, but GD deals with the entire HH."
Regina's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Regina received a $493 second payment.
"I managed to clear school fee for my two children who are in secondary school. This has made be at peace."
Leonard's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Leonard received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly has given us the freedom to chose on what to do with the cash according to our needs but other organizations bring items that are not even helpful to us."
Roseline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Roseline received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to buy iron sheets to start building my house."
Benta's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Benta received a $493 second payment.
"I feel happy and relieved after paying school fees and hospital bill for my daughter. I have also bought a bull cow which I am proud to own in my home."