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 $493 second payment.
"...Eeeehh the biggest difference in my life is that my grandson who dropped out out of school for lack of fees is now in class,my sons widow dowry has been paid,and my business is doing well. I am able to feed my family."
Feny's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Feny received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives out money which is unconditional unlike other NGOs where the recipients say what they need but only limited to a specific want example school fees or even stationery for the children."
Maurice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Maurice received a $493 second payment.
"The help given by GD is very direct. There no middle man. The other NGOs have middle men and the aid might not reach the recipient as desired."
Rose's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rose received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is the better house i have and the business which provides income for my family."
Ruth's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Ruth received a $493 second payment.
"Give Directly end result are felt and visible than other NGOs."
Walter's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Walter received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives unconditional cash transfers to the poorest households in the community as compared to other NGOs."
Lilian's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lilian received a $493 second payment.
"Most NGOs here give loan,but GD money is unconditional. "
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $493 second payment.
"My life is different in that, I now have iron roofed house, I have beautiful seats and I also managed to pay school fees for my children "
Eunice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Eunice received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that i no longer live in thatched house,since i have built an iron roofed house."
Phoebe's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Phoebe received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to expand my small business for it to be able to sustain me and my family"