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.
Caren's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Caren received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend the upcoming transfer on buying a cow and paying school fees for the next year to all my children ."
Lydya's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lydya received a $493 second payment.
"GD transfers cash to recipient directly hence the recipient dictates on the expenditure as compared to other NGOs' benefit which are for specific purpose. "
Fredrick's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Fredrick received a $99 initial payment.
"Am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on buying motorbike for boda boda business."
Paul's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Paul received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to spend my upcoming transfer on starting a business to enable me earn a daily income."
Josiah's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Josiah received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is starting a plant nursery business which is my source of income."
Judith's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Judith received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to renovate my house and buy a cow with my upcoming transfer"
Hellen's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Hellen received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend the upcoming transfer on building a three roomed house from a two roomed house which is small hence it can not fit my family and I. I am also planning to pay school fees for the next year to all my children."
Lilian's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lilian received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives out unconditional cash transfers to a recipient individually and the recipient does't need to contribute part of the money to benefit unlke other NGOs where the recipient's contribution is a must in order to participate in the program."
Martin's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Martin received a $493 second payment.
"Givedirectly deals with a lot of transparency with their recipients unlike other NGOs."
Grace's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Grace received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend the upcoming transfer on renovating my house into a semi- permanent house from a mud one that I am staying in at the moment.I am also planning to buy household furniture such as cupboard and chairs."