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.
Atieno's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Atieno received a $486 third payment.
"Givedirectly did well inn giving unconditional cash to recipients and leaving them to make their own decisions on how to spend it. I have not seen anything they did not do well."
Esther's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Esther received a $470 third payment.
"My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer in that am now having my own second-hand cloth business which gives me enough income so I no longer go to people's homes to plait their hair."
John's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
John received a $487 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I cultivate a large portion of my land because I managed to purchase two bulls that has been helpful in farm work. I no longer dig using my hand which takes a long time to complete and get more yields unlike before."
Ruth's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Ruth received a $423 second payment.
"Having a daily income generating business for my family is the biggest difference in my daily life. I used my second transfer to start up an income generating business as a way of improving on my household income. I am happy."
Irene's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Irene received a $423 second payment.
"Being able to build a good house within cement and iron sheets is the biggest difference in my daily life. I used my second transfer to build this good house and I am happy."
Joseph's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Joseph received a $470 third payment.
"In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well by keeping their promises. GD does everything well but they should add some little amounts of cash to those who have been given all the three transfers."
Rege's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Rege received a $470 third payment.
"My life has a big difference generally. I have done so much that I could have not done if I did not receive the transfer. I own healthy cows, have educated my dependants and living peacefully than before I received the money."
Caren's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Caren received a $470 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on payings school fees for my daughter, plastered my entire house and replaced my old windows and doors. I am feeling safer in my permanent house and very happy that my daughter is learning peacefully without school fee barriers."
Marion's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Marion received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received the money, I was very happy, knelt down and prayed to God for his blessings. Thank you GD for changing my life for better."
Janet's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Janet received a $470 third payment.
"Give directly changed my life from sleeping without meals to now being to have meals on my table unlike before we would go without."