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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Caroline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Caroline received a $496 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a very big house which accommodates me well with my children."
Rose's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rose received a $496 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives a lot of money while other NGOs gives very little help. "
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $496 second payment.
"GiveDirectly isn't corrupt while other NGOs are very corrupt."
Annah's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Annah received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to clear school fees balances for my children, build a latrine and an iron-roofed with the whole of my upcoming lumpsum payment."
Eunice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Eunice received a $496 second payment.
"I them around, but GD is the only organization that has ever enrolled me into their program. "
Rose's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rose received a $496 second payment.
"GD gives nonrefundable cash while other NGOs gives refundable cash."
Ruth's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Ruth received a $496 second payment.
"The biggest difference to me will be moving into my bigger house, I currently live in a small house that can barely contain my family and our belongings."
Daisy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Daisy received a $496 second payment.
"GD's process is so fast in terms of give out their support while other NGOs take too long to facilitate their support."
Fanuel's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Fanuel received a $496 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is now i live in a bigger and more comfortable house. I could not have done it on my own but thanks to GD i managed to build a new house."
Rose's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rose received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to buy a steel door, a sofa set and clear school fees balance for my children. This is how I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment."