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.
Merciline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Merciline received a $493 second payment.
"Other Ngos have officials that connect them with the community members that are more corrupt and misappropriate our donations while GD is having officers who are candid and trustworthy; they never engaged in any corrupt activity."
Peter's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Peter received a $493 second payment.
"I was homeless but now have a house."
Edna's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Edna received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives the cash directly to the recipients with no corruption involved, unlike other organizations that give their helps through the local authorities like the chiefs who are so corrupt."
Peter's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Peter received a $493 second payment.
"My dreams that I never thought I would achieve have come to pass through GiveDirectly."
George's family
access_time over 8 years ago
George received a $493 second payment.
"I have not been involved with the other NGOs so I cannot tell."
Joyce's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Joyce received a $493 second payment.
"I am certain that I will soon construct my house which will be bigger and more spacious with better roofing once I receive the last transfer."
Tobias's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Tobias received a $493 second payment.
"GD is the only NGO that has included us into the programme."
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $493 second payment.
"I now live in a beautiful iron roofed house."
Jane's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jane received a $493 second payment.
"GD sends transfers to the recipients and they are able to spend it on their immediate needs, while other NGOs bring their assistance through other people who sometimes take away what is meant for the recipients."
Valentina's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Valentina received a $493 second payment.
"My life has changed because l was staying at the market center but now l have my own home."