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.
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $493 second payment.
"Other NGOs takes so long before delivering their services compared to GD which is fast and reliable."
Elijah's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Elijah received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives the cash directly to the recipients without any corruptions but other organizations give their help through the local authorities in which the help gets to the intended individuals only they are lucky."
John's family
access_time over 8 years ago
John received a $493 second payment.
"I have constructed a structure that I intend to put up a poshomill that will help me to get some income."
Joseph's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Joseph received a $493 second payment.
"l am eating well, l am also now staying in a very comfortable house"
Pamela's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pamela received a $493 second payment.
"GD has changed the life of the poor those who could not afford houses have built, children have been enrolled in schools and colleges, because the money came directly to us."
Agnes's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Agnes received a $493 second payment.
"Give direct is different from others who come to educate us but do not help us and just go."
Philemon's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Philemon received a $493 second payment.
"GD gives cash direct to recipients while other NGOs gives cash through other people to the recipients."
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $493 second payment.
"I was able to extend my house and now it is more spacious. I am also keeping cattle."
Joseph's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Joseph received a $493 second payment.
"GD targeted a wide scope of community's life by giving them unconditional cash transfers while other Ngo like World Vision targets a single area of concentration such as education or health."
Ruth's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Ruth received a $493 second payment.
"Other NGOs like Afya Nyanza are unreliable compared to GD which is very reliable and consistent."