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.
Judith's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Judith received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is having a fishing net will be my source of income."
Poline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Poline received a $493 second payment.
"My visitors used to sit on the floor anytime they could come to pay us a visit, which used to embarrass us as a family, but when I received transfers from GD, I am no longer feel embarrassed and I walk with my neck high in the village, the biggest difference in my daily life."
Violet's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Violet received a $493 second payment.
"GD does not lie and helps sort immediate needs unlike other NGOs that take us to training give us milk and bread yet we have children and other needs, some give one mattress and we have more than one child."
Alfreda's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Alfreda received a $493 second payment.
"Other organizations offer to pay school fee for our children but they neever pay but GiveDirectly gives us the cash which allows us to do so many good things."
Rael's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rael received a $493 second payment.
"The other NGO was enrolling orphans, but was not transparent. We also had to pay some fee. GD however is free and we do not pay anything."
Peter's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Peter received a $493 second payment.
"GD enabled me acquire more wealth-cows and goats that have reproduced. When we milk these animals we get milk that we drink and sell getting more money that cater for my household needs."
Antony's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Antony received a $493 second payment.
"Give direct has been able to lift us up without having to undergo stress of paying back."
Mboya's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mboya received a $493 second payment.
"I used to sit on the floor before I got transfers from GD, however I am now sitting on a more comfortable chairs which are ergonomically made to enhance our health. The biggest difference in my daily life."
Elizabeth's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Elizabeth received a $493 second payment.
"I am glad that I will soon live in a good iron roofed house in my own home, and not my parents in law's home."
John's family
access_time over 8 years ago
John received a $493 second payment.
"Other NGOs come with initiatives that have to pass through other people and this brings corruption and favouritism, while GD deals directly with HH and therefore there is no room for corruption."