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.
Zadock's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Zadock received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment on building a permanent house and to boost my stone mining business."
Helida's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Helida received a $493 second payment.
"I am now healthier; my life has changed and I am very greatful to GD together with my household members. We eat well-we are always on a better meals, the biggest difference in our daily lives."
Eunice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Eunice received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to buy sand, cement and murram to repair and enlarge my house."
Lonnah's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lonnah received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives a lot of help while other NGOs give very little help."
George's family
access_time over 8 years ago
George received a $493 second payment.
"Am now in a better house that's more spacious hence accommodates me well with my visiting relatives."
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $493 second payment.
"GD let the recipients decide on what to do with the money while other NGOs decides for the recipients on what to do with the money."
Rael's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rael received a $493 second payment.
"Other Ngos give us donations in form of loans while GD gives us donations free of charge."
Magrate's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Magrate received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to pay school fees and buy a cow for milking with the upcoming payment."
Margaret's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Margaret received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming lump-sum payment on buying two bales of second hand clothes and food for my household."
Gladys's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Gladys received a $99 initial payment.
"I will build a house with the upcoming lumpsum transfer payment."