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.
Susan's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Susan received a $493 second payment.
"GD does not give loan while other NGOs gives loans."
Carrolyn's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Carrolyn received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my business is doing well hence I make good profits and I can meet my daily needs."
Violet's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Violet received a $493 second payment.
"GD gives cash while other NGOs gives goods."
Eunice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Eunice received a $493 second payment.
"I am undertaking a degree course and also have school fees to pay for my children, so i could not afford to expand my house. I am so happy that GD enabled me achieve this and clear school fees balance."
Elizabeth's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Elizabeth received a $493 second payment.
"My life has improved because I now have a bigger house compared to the squeezed"
Pamela's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pamela received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to pay school fees for my sons who will be joining college."
Thomas's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Thomas received a $493 second payment.
"Other NGOs come with fixed projects that are sometimes not a priority to the recipients, while GD sends transfers directly to the recipients and they are able to use it based on their immediate expenses or needs."
Zachary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Zachary received a $493 second payment.
"I built a house for my son and now he can sleep well and do his reading peacefully after school. I have a pit latrine and my business is doing well."
Florence's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Florence received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives a lot of money while other NGOs give very little money."
Benta's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Benta received a $99 initial payment.
"We are planning to pay dowry with the upcoming lumpsum transfer."