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.
Martha's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Martha received a $494 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is being able to pay school fees for my son and daughter which i wouldn't have managed without the transfers."
Elizabeth's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Elizabeth received a $494 second payment.
"GiveDirectly provides direct transfer as compared to other NGOs which follow other channels such as government administration."
Lindah's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lindah received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to spend the upcoming transfer on plastering my house and also on opening a clothe business."
Risper's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Risper received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build a bigger house and purchase some cattle."
Sharon's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Sharon received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to use my upcoming transfer to build a house, lease 2 acres of land a plant tomatoes, buy a cow and 2 goats."
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $494 second payment.
"Comparing GiveDirectly and other NGOs, Givedirectly is very discrete they channel the money in a confidential way hence reducing cases of insecurity while in other NGOs we often line up to get aid this way, you are so exposed and raises cases of insecurity."
Hellen's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Hellen received a $99 initial payment.
"l am planning to spend the upcoming transfer to clear school fees arrears for children in collage and secondary."
Emily's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Emily received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to spend my upcoming transfer on building a house because my current house is almost falling. I also do not have chairs in my house so I'm planning to buy a few furniture after building a house."
Mercy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mercy received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming cash transfer on farming activities and start my own small business enterprise "
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $494 second payment.
"The biggest difference is that my son now has a house to sleep in. It is a big problem if someone do not have a house, my son had to walk along distance to find a place to sleep every evening which was hectic and not safe."