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.
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Gaudensia's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Gaudensia received a $496 second payment.
"Having a bigger house that can comfortably contain me and my family with better roofing and walls has been my biggest appreciation from GD. I used to live in a very small house where we had to squeeze things in and it was very uncomfortable."
Joseph's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Joseph received a $496 second payment.
"My life is now peaceful because GD has supported me to acquire assets i would not afford. I have a house, a kitchen and now farming has become easier. I am thankful to GD."
Janet's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Janet received a $496 second payment.
"GD brings direct impact to the community compared to other NGOs."
Samson's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Samson received a $496 second payment.
"It's hard for one to receive what's meant for him/her in other organizations because of the many middle men, not like GiveDirectly which deals directly with the recipient."
Beatrice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Beatrice received a $496 second payment.
"GD has touched our life forever by giving us money and allowing us to decide how to use it."
Ann's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Ann received a $496 second payment.
"Other NGOs they do not fulfill their promise while GD will always fulfill by acting very first."
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $496 second payment.
"GD is having a more realistic and objective eligibility criteria than other Ngos since they could identify the absolute poor in the communities without any bias."
Everline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Everline received a $496 second payment.
"We have been able to construct a bigger house that can comfortably contain us and our belongings. The previous house was very small and uncomfortable to live in."
Sharon's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Sharon received a $496 second payment.
"I desired to have an Mpesa shop but could not afford the capital. I thank God for GD's support i now have an Mpesa shop that will enable me invest in other things."
Rose's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rose received a $496 second payment.
"Am now hopeful in life now that I have the things I never thought I could have."