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.
Selina's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Selina received a $468 third payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is the good health and shelter I have gained after receiving transfers. I have managed to build myself a good house and seek medication after being ill for a long time. May God bless GiveDirectly."
Jackline's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Jackline received a $468 third payment.
"In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well in sending us cash transfers which enabled recipients to change their lives to better. I have not seen anything they did not do well."
Anjelina's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Anjelina received a $468 third payment.
"In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well by sending us money directly and through Mpesa which is more convenient and safe. I have not seen anything they did not do well."
Millicent's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Millicent received a $468 third payment.
"My life is different than would it would have been if I never received the transfer in that I have a bed and a mattress thus I no longer sleep on a mat and through this I am now more productive during the day. "
Grace's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Grace received a $468 third payment.
"In my opinion, I like that the money was sent to us directly and not through a third party which ensured the right people benefited. I suggest that the organization continues helping other individuals who are in need."
Tabitha's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Tabitha received a $468 third payment.
"Give Directly allow us to spend the money the way we want, without any restriction. What GD should also do is to come back to the village to check on how the money was used."
Samson's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Samson received a $468 third payment.
"I spent the entire third transfer on building a decent spacious house since the previous ones was very small."
Esther's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Esther received a $468 third payment.
"In my opinion Give Directly did well in giving us enough support that has changed so many people's lives. I did not see what Give Directly did not do well."
Pamela's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Pamela received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment when I received my money I felt excited, the pressure I had regarding our child’s secondary school fee suddenly lifted, thank you."
Alice's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Alice received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment when I received my money I felt very happy, and I sensed my stress go down and my low mood lifted because I could buy food and also pay my grandchild’s school fee."