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.
Everlyne's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Everlyne received a $493 second payment.
"There is a difference in that GD is very transparent. Receiving help from the other NGOs is subject to whom you know or the ability to pay bribe."
Helida's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Helida received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly helps individuals while other NGOs help the community which bring conflicts during usage like shared water tanks."
Fredrick's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Fredrick received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my child is able to go to school without being sent home for fees."
Charles's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Charles received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my son was able to join university for a parallel program."
Tabitha's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Tabitha received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly helps everyone while other NGOs help just a few."
Everlyne's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Everlyne received a $493 second payment.
"There is a difference in that we've already witnessed what GD has done. The money was sent directly to us and we never paid a coin unlike other NGOs that demand for payment and the help often end up in the wrong hands."
Florence's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Florence received a $493 second payment.
"GD is way better since it's very transparent unlike other NGOs."
Penina's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Penina received a $493 second payment.
"I had been having the desire to own a cow and to cement my house. I'm glad my dreams have come true."
Abigael's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Abigael received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I'm currently able to access medication as I have eyes problem. I have also started a chicken project which will act as a source of livelihood."
Caroline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Caroline received a $493 second payment.
"There is a difference in that GD provides a windfall, while the other NGOs provided our children with goods like tanks, chimney lamps and blankets."