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.
George's family
access_time over 8 years ago
George received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I have started a poultry business and in a few months time,I will be getting money out of it."
Ruth's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Ruth received a $493 second payment.
"Give Directly provide unconditional cash to the participant while to NGOs provide HIV aid."
Charles's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Charles received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference is that my business is now better after investing more money in it. I have bought building materials that i will use to construct a new house."
Pitalis's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pitalis received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly transfers direct cash as compared to other NGOs which benefits through other options such as school fee."
Eunice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Eunice received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that now i have my own cattle that i can bank on to pay school fees."
Jacinter's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jacinter received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is having built a new house because my old house was in a bad condition."
Susan's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Susan received a $493 second payment.
"my life is different in that, I now have a cow which i will start milking soon and also I have maize for consumption"
Caroline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Caroline received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives unconditional cash transfer directly to the poorest households without passing through different parties as compared to other NGOs."
Jacqueline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jacqueline received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly give out cash transfer which is unconditional and this approach makes someone to use the money freely unlike other NGOs where one is given the cash transfer for a specific reason which might not benefit the recipient as such when other needs are pending."
Calvin's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Calvin received a $493 second payment.
"GD is better than the other NGOs in that its fair in selecting those who need help. The other NGOs are choosy."