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.
Yegon's family
access_time 2 years ago
Yegon received a $467 second payment.
"I and my wife am planning to go back to school and further my studies. This is because we have our high school certificates that were held up due to school fees arrears but GiveDirectly transfers bailed us out."
Esther's family
access_time 2 years ago
Esther received a $276 second payment.
"With the cash transfer, I bought one bundle of zinc, paid one child tuition and then saved the balance cash."
Chris's family
access_time 2 years ago
Chris received a $276 second payment.
"With the cash transfer, I bought two bundles and half zinc, and food. Thanks to Give Directly for the assistance given us."
Mariamu's family
access_time 2 years ago
Mariamu received a $27 second payment.
Nyevu's family
access_time 2 years ago
Nyevu received a $27 second payment.
Rehema's family
access_time 2 years ago
Rehema received a $27 second payment.
Charo's family
access_time 2 years ago
Charo received a $27 second payment.
Mary's family
access_time 2 years ago
Mary received a $276 second payment.
"I have bought cement and paid labourers to plaster my house and fix all the bad areas. I have also sent some money to my children in the city to pay their school fees."
Lucy's family
access_time 2 years ago
Lucy received a $276 second payment.
"Everything GiveDirectly does is good. Helping the needy and widows like me means so much and I couldn't be more grateful. There's nothing I know they don't do well."
Margrat's family
access_time 2 years ago
Margrat received a $276 second payment.
"I used my most recent transfer to pay saw men to supply me with wood for my house project. The remaining will go towards the initial payment for the contractors who will be working on the house."