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.
Beatrice's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Beatrice received a $468 third payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is having a home which I could have not built on my own however much I work hard to make ends meet.Thanks to GiveDirectly for giving me a new meaning of life."
Agnes's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Agnes received a $468 third payment.
"Initially, acute water shortage was one of my major challenges in my home. It was a daunting task trekking miles away looking for domestic water and therefore when I received my third transfer, I spent the whole of it on a 3000 L water tank. I can now proudly say that I am drought resilient courtesy of Give Directly."
Saline's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Saline received a $468 third payment.
"My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer in that, I live in a decent house renovated using the transfers and I don't think about purchasing paraffin everytime because I managed to buy a solar lantern which has been of help in terms of lighting at night."
Beatrice's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Beatrice received a $468 third payment.
"GiveDirectly is very honest and transparent in their mission to uplift the poorest. They have kept their promises to all the enrolled households whose lives are now improved after recieving all the transfers."
Sophia's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Sophia received a $468 third payment.
"I used the entire transfer to pay deposit for the motorcycle I purchased on credit."
Kennedy's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Kennedy received a $468 third payment.
"My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer in that I now have my milk cows that give me hope of getting income from the sale of milk and am also making some cash by hiring a cart that I had bought with transfers. Thanks to GD."
Alfred's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Alfred received a $468 third payment.
"My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer in that am now legally married to my wife after paying dowry and I also have my own fishing net hence I no longer hire a net for fishing hence am making some savings."
Everlyne's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Everlyne received a $468 third payment.
"In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well by not allowing the administration to conduct registration as this would have led to serious bribery. I have not seen anything they did not do well. "
John's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
John received a $468 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on purchasing 42 pieces of Iron sheets that I have used to construct a very spacious house to replace the tiny grass thatched one that I had before. I am so happy that all my family members are comfortably accommodated in my the new house. Having this house was a dream which could not be fulfilled due to lack of finances. I am happy with GiveDirectly for ensuring that this dream comes true."
Samuel's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Samuel received a $468 third payment.
"In my opinion, I think that sending money directly without involving third parties is very safe and ensures that the right recipient gets their money. I do not see anything I think the organization should improve on."