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.
Jecton's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jecton received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have livestock which I grace, my child has done exams because I managed to pay school fees."
Joyce's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Joyce received a $493 second payment.
"Givedirectly follows through with their promises unlike other NGOs."
John's family
access_time over 8 years ago
John received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build a iron roof house with my upcoming transfer since my current house is smaller and thatched."
Monica's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Monica received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that now i have a house bigger than the one i had before."
Elizabeth's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Elizabeth received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly transfer unconditional cash which the recipient use to solve his/her main problem while other NGOs benefits are conditional and at times solve minor issues to their beneficiaries i.e shoes for the kids."
Eunice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Eunice received a $493 second payment.
"Give Directly has no cases of corruption while other NGOs are full corruption."
Joseph's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Joseph received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly is open to everyone who wants to participate in the program and is transparent.The money given to the recepient is also unconditional unlike other NGOs where a few people are chosen and one has to give out bribe to be enrolled in the program."
Samson's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Samson received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives unconditional cash transfer to poorest households directly and on a timely basis a compared to other NGOs."
Benter's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Benter received a $493 second payment.
"My life is different in that, I now have maize for my family's consumption, I have a shed for my livestock, I have livestock and also my children have not been sent home for school fees."
James's family
access_time over 8 years ago
James received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is the stress free life i'm living due to transfers from GiveDirectly."