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.
Penina's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Penina received a $99 initial payment.
"I would like to buy building materials and build a new house with my upcoming transfer"
Joyce's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Joyce received a $99 initial payment.
"Am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on starting a charcoal business."
Pamela's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pamela received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to spend my upcoming transfer on building a house."
Martin's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Martin received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have livestock and I renovated my house"
Linus's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Linus received a $493 second payment.
"I have been able to buy iron sheets that I will use to construct my new house. The water pipes and pesticides have enabled me to properly irrigate my tomato farms and take good care of them."
Rose's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rose received a $99 initial payment.
"I would like to build a new house and put up a forestry farm with my upcoming transfer"
Caren's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Caren received a $493 second payment.
"Givedirectly has given us an opportunity to get what we lack most in life through the transfers which other NGOs do not do."
Elsa's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Elsa received a $493 second payment.
"GD gives you money and you can use to do something sustainable unlike the other NGOs that only gives help once."
Jane's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jane received a $99 initial payment.
"I would like to renovate my house with my upcoming transfer"
Dorcas's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Dorcas received a $493 second payment.
"GD transfers direct cash to individual while other NGOs follow long administration channel to benefit villagers."