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.
Josephat's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Josephat received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to buy a welding machine for business and clear school fees arrears with the upcoming lumpsum payment."
Risanael's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Risanael received a $493 second payment.
"GD supports individuals while other NGOs are supporting groups which brings a lot of problems."
Judith's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Judith received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have my own home unlike before I stayed in a market centre."
Beatrice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Beatrice received a $99 initial payment.
"I will buy iron sheets and build a new home with the upcoming transfer payment."
Everline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Everline received a $493 second payment.
"I have a big difference in my daily life since I am now more stable in my business; my children can now eat well-a adequate food and more balanced diet that has improved our health."
Eunice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Eunice received a $493 second payment.
"l am using solar to light my house so l no-long spend money to buy paraffin."
Jacob's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jacob received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am now living in my own home where I don't need to undergo constant arguments with my siblings on where to execute my development projects; I am now at liberty and autonomous to develop."
Willis's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Willis received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to buy a piece of land to construct my house."
Shadrack's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Shadrack received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives the cash directly to the recipients without any delays, unlike other organizations that call their beneficiaries to go meet at a place to pick their gifts."
Magret's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Magret received a $493 second payment.
"My life has really changed because l was staying in a very dusty house but now l am in a nice plastered house."