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.
Pamella's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pamella received a $496 second payment.
"l now have a more spacious house that accommodate me with my family."
Linet's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Linet received a $496 second payment.
"We will forever live with GD because the evidence from the transfers has transformed our lives compared to other NGOs that help selectively and bring support that does not meet our immediate needs."
Jane's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jane received a $496 second payment.
"GiveDirectly helps individuals while other NGOs help the community."
Zablon's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Zablon received a $496 second payment.
"The biggest difference i have seen i my life is that i was able to pay my wife's dowry."
Irine's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Irine received a $496 second payment.
"GD gives funds without delay while Other NGOs like Afya Nyanza take a long time to give funds which are limited to specific purposes."
Monica's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Monica received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on putting up a new house and starting a business."
Jenipher's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jenipher received a $496 second payment.
"GD has not been choosy on the people to help out but for all who accept them unlike others who prefer only farmers without considering some of recipients do not have farms ."
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $496 second payment.
"I used to live in bebts and under fear because my debtors were always on my case but with our businesses running, we are able to meet our daily needs. we have also settled the outstanding fee balances and enrolled our child in college we are very happy and that is the biggest difference in our daily life as a family."
Monicah's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Monicah received a $496 second payment.
"Before GD visited me, I was preparing my food in the open space where I used to be rained on and lose my food, but now I have constructed a kitchen where am able to keep my utensils and cook food in a secure protected environment."
Dorina's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Dorina received a $496 second payment.
"The biggest difference is that l have a nice house."