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.
Patricia's family
access_time 8 years ago
Patricia received a $98 initial payment.
"I f get the upcoming transfer i will use it to take my other daughter to college to continue with her education that had stalled. I will also construct a more spacious house."
John's family
access_time 8 years ago
John received a $491 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I ventured into farming and I'm hopeful that I'll get enough returns from this project to enable me fend for my family."
Grace's family
access_time 8 years ago
Grace received a $491 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is staying in a better house which is furnished, I have chairs to sit on and a better bedding for sleeping. My life is wonderful cutesy of transfer from GiveDirectly. Thanks a lot GD."
Lilian's family
access_time 8 years ago
Lilian received a $491 second payment.
"I have been able to construct a latrine in my compound and this has given us great relief since we do not have to keep going to the bush to relieve ourselves and so the embarrassment is no longer there."
Millicent's family
access_time 8 years ago
Millicent received a $491 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am soon having my dream house since I have all the maerials in place."
Rasto's family
access_time 8 years ago
Rasto received a $491 second payment.
"Givedirectly is the best because it doesn't demand refund or any interest as compared to the other organisations."
Epharaim's family
access_time 8 years ago
Epharaim received a $491 second payment.
"GiveDirectly has helped majority of the people in my village, while other NGOs have only helped a few people."
Caren's family
access_time 8 years ago
Caren received a $491 second payment.
"I have never been a beneficiary of the other NGOs so I cant tell the difference."
Beatrice's family
access_time 8 years ago
Beatrice received a $491 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I'm using my donkeys to do a water vending business and this is helping me earn a daily income."
Francis's family
access_time 8 years ago
Francis received a $491 second payment.
"Other NGOs just distribute items to the village members, while GiveDirectly sent transfers to the recipients and they were able to use it on their immediate needs."