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.
Kennedy's family
access_time 8 years ago
Kennedy received a $491 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is the ability to feed and provide for my family from the transfer and the furniture and bedding I bought which now enables my family to live comfortably. "
Beatrice's family
access_time 8 years ago
Beatrice received a $98 initial payment.
"I am planning to use my upcoming transfer on expanding my current house as it is smaller to shelter my growing family, i am also planning to plaster it with cement to avoid wastage of money on constant repairs."
Jackline's family
access_time 8 years ago
Jackline received a $98 initial payment.
"When i get the upcoming transfer i will use it to construct a more spacious house. I will also expand my fish mongering business to boost my income."
Mary's family
access_time 8 years ago
Mary received a $491 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I live in a strong house now which doesn't need constant repair and helps me in saving the little resources I have to use in other basic needs."
Eunice's family
access_time 8 years ago
Eunice received a $113 initial payment.
"Now that I bought all things that I need in the house I will buy land of my own and build a house in my upcoming transfer. I am tired of renting its too costly "
Rovisa's family
access_time 8 years ago
Rovisa received a $113 initial payment.
"I plan to build a big house in my upcoming transfer for my house is small and congested "
Sylvia's family
access_time 8 years ago
Sylvia received a $113 initial payment.
"In my upcoming transfer I hope to buy a plot of land, build a big house where we can live happily. Our current house is small and stuffy."
Yukabeth's family
access_time 8 years ago
Yukabeth received a $491 second payment.
"I have never been a beneficiary of the other NGOs so I cant compare the quality of their services."
Samson's family
access_time 8 years ago
Samson received a $491 second payment.
"The biggest differences in my daily life is that I'am able to carter for my basic needs and pay my children school fee without any difficulties."
Mercy's family
access_time 8 years ago
Mercy received a $491 second payment.
"I can't compare GiveDirectly with other NGOs as I've never benefited from those NGOs but GD alone."