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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Caroline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Caroline received a $496 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives unconditional cash while other NGOs give conditional money."
Rose's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rose received a $496 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives a lot of money while other NGOs gives very little help. "
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $496 second payment.
"GiveDirectly isn't corrupt while other NGOs are very corrupt."
Annah's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Annah received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to clear school fees balances for my children, build a latrine and an iron-roofed with the whole of my upcoming lumpsum payment."
Eunice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Eunice received a $496 second payment.
"My children will now have a place to sleep in and my visitors who can't sleep in my house due to cultural reasons. "
Rose's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rose received a $496 second payment.
"l have been eating well since the first amount l was give l spend it to buy foodstuffs."
Ruth's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Ruth received a $496 second payment.
"Other NGOs have only done census in the villages and never came back, while GD did census and went ahead to send the transfers as they had stated and at the time they said they will."
Daisy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Daisy received a $496 second payment.
"My life has really change because l started my business which is doing well and so l get my daily income from it."
Fanuel's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Fanuel received a $496 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is now i live in a bigger and more comfortable house. I could not have done it on my own but thanks to GD i managed to build a new house."
Rose's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rose received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to buy a steel door, a sofa set and clear school fees balance for my children. This is how I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment."