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.
Judith's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Judith received a $493 second payment.
"GD gives us reasonable amount of transfers that can cater for majority of our needs while other Ngos donate little that cannot transform our lives."
Thomas's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Thomas received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly acts with assurity and there's evidence in their work but other organizations take people's names and you are never assured that you'll be a beneficiary."
Matthew's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Matthew received a $493 second payment.
"Initially, I lived in a small house that we exceeded its carrying capacity due to the larger number of my household members, which was unhealthy, however, we are now living in a more spacious house-properly ventilated and sufficient rooms for my family members-which has offered them sufficient privacy."
Millicent's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Millicent received a $493 second payment.
"I am grateful my child healed because we thought he had epilesy but we had no money to take him to the hospital but when we took him to the hospital after receiving money from GD the doctors diagnosed him with strong malaria which is all gone now."
Ochiel's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Ochiel received a $475 third payment.
"I have a goal of building rental houses."
Walter's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Walter received a $493 second payment.
"I use my bicycle to transport people and earn a daily income that helps me access basic needs and pay rent. I invested in sugarcane that i will sell and build a house."
Joshwa's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Joshwa received a $475 third payment.
"My new goal is to start a business."
Everlyne's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Everlyne received a $493 second payment.
"GD is better than other Ngos since we haven't depicted any case of corruption in their entire operations."
Beatrice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Beatrice received a $493 second payment.
"I am at peace because I managed to clear the debt that had been burdening me."
Peter's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Peter received a $493 second payment.
"I managed to clear all debts with my token and now my son's house is complete."