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.
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Ruth's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Ruth received a $496 second payment.
"I have been longing for a water tank which have bought. I also have a good bed and mattress which I did not have before."
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $496 second payment.
"GD is targeting the poor while other NGOs have their own interests which is not necessarily the poor."
Rosemary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rosemary enrolled.
"The biggest hardship is that I don't have money to buy materials for my business and it's really making life difficult."
Grace's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Grace enrolled.
"The proudest achievement is that I am taking my children to school which will benefit them in the future."
Grace's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Grace received a $496 second payment.
"I was living in a very small house which had mat walls and just two iron sheets on the roof, but now I live in a bigger house which is spacious enough for my family and our belongings."
David's family
access_time over 8 years ago
David received a $496 second payment.
"Am now having a good house that can accommodate visitors and"
Kennedy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Kennedy received a $496 second payment.
"It's very hard for the beneficiaries in other organization to connect directly with the main office and talk to an officer as it happens with GiveDirectly because the other organizations are full of corrupt middle men."
Alice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Alice received a $496 second payment.
"GD is more reliable than other Ngos in our community. They act according to their promises."
Caroline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Caroline received a $496 second payment.
"The other NGOs enroll only girl children while GD includes everyone. "
Pamella's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pamella received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to construct a kiosk next to the road for selling vegetables. I also plan to clear school fees arrears for my children. "