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.
Antony's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Antony received a $493 second payment.
"Give direct has been able to lift us up without having to undergo stress of paying back."
Mboya's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mboya received a $493 second payment.
"I used to sit on the floor before I got transfers from GD, however I am now sitting on a more comfortable chairs which are ergonomically made to enhance our health. The biggest difference in my daily life."
Elizabeth's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Elizabeth received a $493 second payment.
"I am glad that I will soon live in a good iron roofed house in my own home, and not my parents in law's home."
John's family
access_time over 8 years ago
John received a $493 second payment.
"I have been able to construct a house that can fit my children as I have a bigger family and now they are comfortable as they have space to sleep."
Dan's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Dan received a $493 second payment.
"There is a big difference in my life because l did not know that l could join collage but because the GD now l am in the collage"
Benard's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Benard received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference i have seen is that now i am able to handle most things that i was not able to handle previously."
Joshua's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Joshua received a $493 second payment.
"I have constructed my barber shop which enables me to get some daily income that allows me to meet my daily expenses."
Linet's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Linet received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives a good amount of cash that enables us to change our lives for the better but other organizations bring very minimal gifts that bring no change in our lives."
Hellen's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Hellen received a $493 second payment.
"Other Ngos don't plan well with their donations; they enroll more people than what they have in stock while GD are more organized and their donations are perpetual."
Lukas's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lukas received a $493 second payment.
"GD deals directly with the recipients unlike other NGOs."