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.
Alice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Alice received a $494 second payment.
"I have repaired my house and improved my home. I used to live in mud house that is now permanent."
Caroline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Caroline received a $494 second payment.
"Other NGOs only distribute some items to community members which is sometimes not sufficient , while GD sends transfers directly to recipients and this enables them to meet their needs."
Irine's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Irine received a $494 second payment.
"I have seen a big difference in my life.I have build a nice house and moved from a small iron sheet house."
Susan's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Susan received a $494 second payment.
"GD churns out their transfers more directly to us than other Ngos."
Rose's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rose received a $494 second payment.
"Am now a bit relieved of heavy loads that used to stress me."
William's family
access_time over 8 years ago
William received a $494 second payment.
"My life has really change because l am using my boat for fishing and l get my daily income."
Mauline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mauline received a $494 second payment.
"GD had a wider coverage in terms of people they reached and donated to than other Ngos that target a smaller number of poor households in my community."
Ombogo's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Ombogo received a $494 second payment.
"l have manage to clear school fees for my child."
Perez's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Perez received a $494 second payment.
"Other Ngos are more corrupt and they add donations to the least poor households discriminating the poorest which is contrary to what GD does."
Akiliush's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Akiliush received a $494 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives us the freedom of chosing on what to do with the cash because but other organizations come with fixed minds on what they intend to do for us which they don't accomplish."