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.
Jackline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jackline received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend the upcoming transfer on paying dowry and making a down payment on a land I am intending to buy. I also plan to purchase household furniture such as chairs.."
Eliakim's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Eliakim received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build a new house and a new chicken house with my upcoming transfer"
Kefa's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Kefa received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to spend my upcoming cash transfer on paying school fees and to venture in farming. This will enable earn an income for my family's upkeep."
Nancy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Nancy received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is moving into a bigger three roomed house where my children can find enough space to sleep. My previous house was a small one roomed house that could not properly contain all of us."
Agnes's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Agnes received a $493 second payment.
"My life is different in that I now live in a bigger house compared to the one I was in before and I am very comfortable"
George's family
access_time over 8 years ago
George received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to spend my upcoming cash transfer on paying for my brother school fees and to buy 2 oxen for ploughing."
Julius's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Julius received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to start a business, do farming and pay school fees with my upcoming transfer"
Willington's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Willington received a $493 second payment.
"Givedirectly follows through with their promises unlike other NGOs."
Teresha's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Teresha received a $493 second payment.
"Other NGOs sometimes give items to the community members which is sometimes not enough, while GD sends transfers directly to the recipients and they are able to spend it on what they need the most."
Paulus's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Paulus received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build a house and to start rearing poultry for sale with my upcoming cash transfer."