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.
Anderikus's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Anderikus received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is the capability to pay hospital bill for my wife."
Janet's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Janet received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to have an operation thus settle medical bills and plaster my house with my upcoming transfer"
Caroline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Caroline received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to buy a cow and build a kitchen with my upcoming transfer"
Augustinus's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Augustinus received a $493 second payment.
"Givedirectly do not give loans like other NGOs and one has not to be stressed to pay back."
Peter's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Peter received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend the upcoming transfer on building a chicken coop to start a poultry business for an income because am just a subsistence farmer and I do not a a reliable income to support my family."
Everlyne's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Everlyne received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have managed to buy some oxen,I don't have to pay people to work on my piece of land.I have also managed to pay school fees."
Hey's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Hey received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is the transition from living in rental at our market center to owning a home and a homestead."
Philis's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Philis received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to spend my upcoming transfer in paying school fees."
Sellah's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Sellah received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build a new house and pay medical bills with my upcoming transfer "
Benson's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Benson received a $493 second payment.
"GD gives you money and you plan on what to do with it. The other NGOs channel their help in a specific way which might not satisfy the recipient."