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.
Milka's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Milka received a $493 second payment.
"Other NGOs take a lot of time before fulfilling their promises which sometimes fails, but GD does it so soon just like promised."
George's family
access_time over 8 years ago
George received a $493 second payment.
"Givedirectly dealings are transparent unlike in the case of other NGOs where u have to give a bribe to get an aid."
Eunice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Eunice received a $493 second payment.
"The other NGOs here gives you money and you pay back,GD gives you money that is unconditional. You plan everything by yourself depending on what you lack most."
Susan's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Susan received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend the upcoming transfer on building a three roomed house because the house am staying in at the moment is a one roomed house that leaks during rainy seasons."
Damaris's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Damaris received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have managed to build a spacious house and now I feel at peace."
Milka's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Milka received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on paying school fees, buying a cow and do farming"
Josephat's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Josephat received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives unconditional cash which other NGOs in my community do not. GiveDirectly have no middle men between them ad their recipients which is good.The other NGOs use middle men which sometimes is unfair to the recipients as the help given to them does dot reach them."
Willis's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Willis received a $493 second payment.
"Givedirectly sends money to the recipients directly and is not re-paid or returned unlike other NGOs where the money is returned and it is not sent directly to the recipient."
Siprine's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Siprine received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to expand my house, buy a cow and pay school fees for my children with my upcoming transfer"
Irine's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Irine received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly does not have middle men between them and their recipients like other NGOs. That is better."