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.
Millicent's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Millicent received a $493 second payment.
"I am now sleeping on a more comfortable bed-King size that I could have not slept on till I die. I used to sleep on the floor with stinging insects which could make my body itch and ache which is no longer the case the biggest difference in my daily life."
Pamela's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pamela received a $493 second payment.
"I have been able to enlarge my house and now it is comfortable and spacious enough to live in and also I have been able to pay school fees for my children and this has given me great relief."
Killion's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Killion received a $493 second payment.
"GD changes peoples lives, does exactly as they tell recipients unlike other NGOs which are unreliable and dishonest."
Irene's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Irene received a $493 second payment.
"One is never sure of getting the helps from other organizations because they bring the help through the hands of the local authorities but GiveDirectly gives the cash directly to the recipient hence we are sure of getting the help."
Dorothy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Dorothy received a $493 second payment.
"My house is now more spacious and more presentable, my relatives are very happy for me."
Millicent's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Millicent received a $493 second payment.
"Other NGOs do not send huge transfers that changes lives directly like GD."
Moses's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Moses received a $493 second payment.
"I have deposited some money that will enable me to acquire land to build my house."
Linet's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Linet received a $493 second payment.
"GD is more reliable than other Ngos in our community: it promises to help us and it does while other Ngos collect data and disappear."
Daniel's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Daniel received a $493 second payment.
"GD gives direct to recipients without involving any other party while other NGOs involves second party before the cash reaches recipient."
Florence's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Florence received a $493 second payment.
"Other organizations have their officials asking to be paid first before they give you the help but GiveDirectly has never been involved in corrupt deals."