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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Benta's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Benta received a $496 second payment.
"My children are attending school in a better way and am also going to have my own home after I complete the payment of the land."
Ernestina's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Ernestina received a $496 second payment.
"GD is more direct in giving out donations while other Ngos request for donations oversees that they pocket continuously instead of giving them out to the beneficiaries."
Risper's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Risper received a $496 second payment.
"GD has always been considerate to the poor unlike others who come focused to getting the well off ."
Caroline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Caroline received a $496 second payment.
"GD sends money transparently and directly compared to other NGOs."
Rosa's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rosa received a $496 second payment.
"I never had a latrine and therefore we used to go for long calls in the bush surrounding our home something that defiled our environment with poor sanitation and frequent typhoid and cholera outbreaks. This is no longer the case since I am having improved sanitation in the courtesy of GD."
Nancy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Nancy received a $496 second payment.
"Other NGOs take too long to facilitate their support while GD is very prompt."
Philip's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Philip received a $496 second payment.
"I was able to acquire two sewing machines which could have taken me a very long time to get but now i will be able to open a shop and begin sewing for a living."
Ellly's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Ellly received a $496 second payment.
"GD is transparent, honest and sends transfers exactly as they tell recipients, other NGOs are often send less of what is meant for the recipients."
Hellen's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Hellen received a $496 second payment.
"There have been NGOs that call few people to their meetings and we never know how this is done, while GD does its activities in the open and involve everyone before they launch the project."
Agnes's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Agnes received a $496 second payment.
"With GiveDirectly, every recipient is assured of getting their cash but other organizations have corrupt people who at times disappear with the beneficiary's share."