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.
Nicholas's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Nicholas received a $469 third payment.
"In my opinion, sending money through the phone is very safe and convinient unlike giving it in cash which is a security threat to both thhe organization and the recipient. I think follow up should be physical and not over the phone to be able to see the full effect of the transfer on individuals."
Mary's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Mary received a $468 third payment.
"My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer in that I have paid school fees for my son in a vocational training collge for a driving course.Right now he is through with his course and his already employed.I have enough food to feed with my family thus I no longer borrow food as I used to."
Beatrice's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Beatrice received a $469 third payment.
"If I had not received the transfers, I would not have build an iron roofed house but would still be living in my grass thatched house which was leaking and almost falling down. Thank you GD."
Samuel's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Samuel received a $469 third payment.
"In my opinion, GD does well by giving the cash directly to the poor for them to managed their lives as they deem fit."
Mary's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Mary received a $468 third payment.
"Give directly has enabled my children finish school without any stress unlike before i was so worried being that am a widow."
Alice's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Alice received a $469 third payment.
"In my opinion, GD does well by not practicing corruption hence everyone get their transfers without any tricks involved."
Mary's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Mary received a $468 third payment.
"I spent most of my third transfer to buy iron sheets and four steel windows for my new house. I spent the remaining amount on food for my family and laborers who were building my house."
Mary's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Mary received a $469 third payment.
"In my opinion, GiveDirectly the the top leading organization in transparency, honesty and reliability. They have done a great job in uplifting the poorest like me to live a meaningful life."
Asha's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Asha received a $469 third payment.
"My life is different than it would have been if I never received transfers in that currently we consume a green source of energy-electricity. This is healthier to our lives."
Emilly's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Emilly received a $469 third payment.
"In my own opinion, I am pleased with the fact that Give Directly sent us money directly and intact, however, I would plead with them to increase the amount from a 1000 US dollar so that we may be able to finish some of the projects we have underway."