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.
Denis's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Denis received a $493 second payment.
"I married young and both of us had not gone to high school, i enrolled and completed then i planned to ensure my wife also gets to school, GD supported me achieve this dream and my wife is enrolled in high school. I also advanced and did a driving course awaiting for my license that will enable me get a job and diversify my income. I am so happy with GD's support."
Elizabeth's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Elizabeth received a $493 second payment.
"gives cash and let recipients decide on what to do with the money while other NGOs decides for recipients on what to do with the money."
Charles's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Charles received a $493 second payment.
"Am now having sound night sleeps because I have a mattress and am no longer stressed about school fee."
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $493 second payment.
"GD gives money directly that we use to improve our life."
Rosemary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rosemary received a $493 second payment.
"Other NGOs gives loans which is paid with interest compared to GD which gives grants."
Hellen's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Hellen received a $493 second payment.
"Other NGOs do not have a fair process of enrolling beneficiaries, while GD has a very fair process of enrolling the recipients."
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly allows the recipients to do they want for themselves by themselves but other organizations come with already set projects that never bear any fruits in the end."
Jane's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jane received a $493 second payment.
"I now have livestock which is a form of investment."
Irene's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Irene received a $493 second payment.
"Since my bride price has been paid, we now have peace between our two families and we can now concentrate on having a new home."
Ruth's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Ruth received a $493 second payment.
"My life has improved I now have a descent house which I didn't know I would own in my life after my husband died leaving me without a house. I also managed to pay school fee without straining because before I could work on peoples farms in order to pay school fee."