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.
Valeria's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Valeria received a $491 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives the recipient a chance to take care of the needs that he or she has without any limit unlike other NGOs where the recipient is limited on how to use the money." (Country: Kenya)
Joyce's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Joyce received a $491 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that am now stress free because I managed to pay college fees for my daughter which made me very happy, I have invested in farming and I know that the money I have invested will double up through the yield I will get" (Country: Kenya)
Lilian's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Lilian received a $491 second payment.
""Give_Directly provide unconditional cash to the recipients while other NGOs provide conditional cash to the Youths and women groups."" (Country: Kenya)
Monica's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Monica received a $491 second payment.
""The biggest difference in my daily life is that my son will hopefully finished his college and have a better future."" (Country: Kenya)
Penina's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Penina received a $98 initial payment.
" I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on buying a cow that would provide me with milk,build a kitchen because i am tired of cooking outside in the cold and i will also pay school fees." (Country: Kenya)
Kennedy's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Kennedy received a $491 second payment.
"GiveDirectly transfer unconditional cash to recipient has compared to other NGOs where recipient has to meet some requirements." (Country: Kenya)
Stevin's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Stevin received a $98 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on buying cows, building rentals and I will also take some to my business" (Country: Kenya)
Flora's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Flora received a $491 second payment.
"GD transfers cash to recipient while other NGOs benefit villagers with other incentives e.g school uniform for the kids." (Country: Kenya)
Judith's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Judith received a $491 second payment.
" My daily life has changed alot and I am very happy because through the embroidery machine, I now earn my own profit which I use to take care of my family and we no longer fight with my spouse over finances as I can also cheap in." (Country: Kenya)
Linet's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Linet received a $98 initial payment.
"I want to use the upcoming transfer to construct a three roomed house that will be bigger than my current one.I will also use part of the transfer to add stock to my clothes tailoring business." (Country: Kenya)
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