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.
Gordon's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Gordon received a $493 second payment.
"I have a nice house,my food kiosk is doing well and the income is able to sustain my family. I am so happy."
David's family
access_time over 8 years ago
David received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives cash directly to its recipients and lets the recipients plan by themselves too.The other NGOs do not do that."
Caroline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Caroline received a $493 second payment.
"I now have a new boat that will be giving me income daily once it starts working.My children were also able to stay in school this term without being sent away for fee."
Maureen's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Maureen received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in your life is that I now own cattle and I can now afford to pay school fees for my children "
Dusila's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Dusila received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have managed to pay school fees which was stressing me up and right now I eat well because I have enough food to eat at the moment."
Esther's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Esther received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is i now have furniture that i never used to have before. I also do not use paraffin for lighting anymore as my house connected to electricity."
Fanuel's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Fanuel received a $493 second payment.
"Give Directly sends us money directly while other NGOs never send us money directly"
Lilian's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lilian received a $493 second payment.
"I used to use to cowdung to smear my house but nowadays i mop since my house is plastered. I used to use Open defacation to go for calls but now my land is open defacation free. I am so happy and free from diseases."
Helen's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Helen received a $493 second payment.
"The other NGOS have middle men between them and their recipients,something that GD do not do. This minimizes corruption."
Dorothy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Dorothy received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly is trust worthy and fast to act on issues unlike other NGOs where they delay in sorting out issues and they are not straight foward."