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.
Everline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Everline received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build a new house and buy a cow with my upcoming transfer"
Judith's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Judith received a $493 second payment.
"Givedirectly gives unconditional cash transfer to the recipient and it is them to spend on what hey think will benefit them unlike other NGOs which provides specific items."
Sylvia's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Sylvia received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to use my upcoming transfer on buying more building materials to build my own house because i am currently homeless but putting up with my husbands grandmother."
Gordon's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Gordon received a $99 initial payment.
"I want to construct a poultry house and start poultry farming and expand my rice plantation."
Onyango's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Onyango received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to expand my business and buy a cow with my upcoming transfer"
Lister's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lister received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on paying school fees for my child in secondary school and starting a business, i am yet to decide on which one."
Everlyne's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Everlyne received a $493 second payment.
"Givedirectly keeps their promise and there is no bribery involved like other NGOs"
Joan's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Joan received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build a new house with my upcoming transfer"
Jael's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jael received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have managed to keep 40000KES as savings,I am now very sure that my child will go to secondary school next year.I have also managed to buy some household items like chairs and even a bed,I feel comfortable when sleeping."
Dorice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Dorice received a $493 second payment.
"GD benefits are unconditional as compared to other NGOs benefits which are conditional."