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.
Rose's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rose received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have is that I have utensils in my house hence I don't borrow."
Emilly's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Emilly received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a cow which I use for ploughing."
Lizzy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lizzy received a $493 second payment.
"I'm happy I managed to clear school fee so I didn't have to sell any of my cows to raise their school fee as I used to do previously."
Alice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Alice received a $493 second payment.
" GiveDirectly isn't corrupt while other NGOs are very corrupt."
Joan's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Joan received a $493 second payment.
"I now have something that legally belong to me that I can reach at when I have a problem and I also have my own utensils so I no longer borrow."
Teresia's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Teresia received a $493 second payment.
"Since we have bought most of the materials with transfer from GD, we are certain that we will build a permanent house as our current house is old and with rusty iron sheets and dilapidated walls."
Sara's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Sara received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives the cash directly to the recipients with no deductions like it happens with other organizations whose officials take some part of what's for their recipients."
George's family
access_time over 8 years ago
George received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives cash without asking for any favours from the recipients, unlike other organizations that only benefit the rich who can meet their demands."
Beryl's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Beryl received a $493 second payment.
"My life has improved because I now have a stable registered business which is doing good and provides me with daily income."
Syprosa's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Syprosa received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a kitchen and I no longer get rained on while cooking."