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.
Duncan's family
access_time 8 years ago
Duncan received a $491 second payment.
"GiveDirectly is transparent and keeps their promise to the recipients unlike other NGOs where some projects are even left half way."
Dursila's family
access_time 8 years ago
Dursila received a $491 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives grants while other NGOs give loans."
Jane's family
access_time 8 years ago
Jane received a $491 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is the comfort with which my family are living now as I've furnished my house and also I'm engaged in the sewing business which not only a place to work daily but also a source of income to feed and provide for my family."
John's family
access_time 8 years ago
John received a $98 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on buying a cow, a solar lamp, chairs, paying school fees for my children and do farming this will bring me a lot of income"
Julias's family
access_time 8 years ago
Julias received a $98 initial payment.
"I will buy more building materials that i will use to build a new house. I want to build a more spacious house."
Antonet's family
access_time 8 years ago
Antonet received a $491 second payment.
""Give_Directly deal directly to recipient while other NGOs deal with corrupted agencies.""
Elizabeth's family
access_time 8 years ago
Elizabeth received a $98 initial payment.
"I am not through with renovation of my main house and therefore I will plaster the house with sand and cement and spend the remaining amount on 2 goats. That is how I will spend my upcoming second transfer."
Maurine's family
access_time 8 years ago
Maurine received a $98 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on expandig my house, buying furniture and paying school fees for my children"
Rose's family
access_time 8 years ago
Rose received a $98 initial payment.
"My plan is to build a semi-permanent house of 30 iron sheets since I am now proud of my current house due to its nature. I will use the whole of my upcoming second transfer on the project."
Kennedy's family
access_time 8 years ago
Kennedy received a $491 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is the peace ,freedom and enough space that I enjoy in this new environment.I can do anything beneficial in my compound at any given time without quarreling with anyone."