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.
Turfosa's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Turfosa received a $493 second payment.
"Our grandmother passed away and we had a big debt that was causing bad blood with our debtor, the token assisted a great deal in settling this debt and now there is peace. I also had no livestock but now i have a cow and goat. I had no money to buy a mattress but GD has given the ability to achieve all these."
Lilian's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lilian received a $493 second payment.
"Give directly helps people out without asking for interests back or to be paid back."
Lilian's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lilian received a $493 second payment.
"I am so relieved because i had to shoulder the family burden when my husband broke his thy, but now that he is up and moving i am so relieved and happy. My house is big and spacious after expansion."
John's family
access_time over 8 years ago
John received a $493 second payment.
"I feel happy after buying cows which will soon give me milk."
Susan's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Susan received a $493 second payment.
"Since my spouse paid my bride price, we have had peace between our families and this has given me great relief."
Asha's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Asha received a $493 second payment.
"Am no longer worried about having a better house and the rains are not giving me any stress because the house is no longer leaking."
Evaline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Evaline received a $493 second payment.
"Other organizations are corrupt because their officials take the helps for themselves but GiveDirectly gives the cash directly to the recipients without any deductions from it.."
John's family
access_time over 8 years ago
John received a $493 second payment.
"GD does not go through other people to deliver their support while other NGOs goes through corrupt agents to deliver their support."
Rose's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rose received a $493 second payment.
"I have leased a farm that I will plough to plant maize and hope for a good harvest so as to get enough food. I have also been able to pay school fees and this has given me great relief."
Faith's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Faith received a $493 second payment.
"GD full fills its promise while other NGOs do not."