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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Josephine's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Josephine received a $493 second payment.
"There is a difference in that GD sends money directly to its recipients, while the other NGOs provide help which often end in the wrong hands especially the leaders."
Hellen's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Hellen received a $493 second payment.
"There is a difference in that we haven't witnessed any valuable help from other NGOs other than milk and bread given to our children, but GD offers a large amount of money."
Millicent's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Millicent received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a cow which is an investment to me."
Juliana's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Juliana received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I lived in a small damaged house that was nearly collapsing, but I now live in a proper house."
Benta's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Benta received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a big house now."
Caroline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Caroline received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly doesn't have intermediaries while other NGOs have a lot of intermediaries."
George's family
access_time over 8 years ago
George received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have chairs now where my visitors sit on."
Phoebe's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Phoebe received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference is that my children could regularly be sent home over fee arrears, but they have since been settled. I had a small house but now I have a spacious one which can comfortably accommodate my guests."
Eunice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Eunice received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly helps the whole household while other NGOs help only children."
Charles's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Charles received a $493 second payment.
"There is a difference in that GD sends cash directly to individuals while the other NGOs involve many parties in their delivery chain."