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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Berly's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Berly received a $99 initial payment.
"l am planning to plaster my house and buy secondhand motorcycle."
Pauline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pauline received a $494 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives the cash directly to the recipient without some portion being taken by its officers unlike some of the organizations that let their officers take what's meant for the poor."
Rebeka's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rebeka received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to buy a cow and boost my basket weaving business."
Hezborne's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Hezborne received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning on building my own permanent house in my home."
George's family
access_time over 8 years ago
George received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on plastering my house.I also want to buy a steel door,4 steel windows and pay school fees for my sister and children."
Josephine's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Josephine received a $99 initial payment.
"l am planning to build a house since l am staying in a market center."
Shadrack's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Shadrack received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on buying a set of chairs,table and solar."
Joseph's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Joseph received a $99 initial payment.
"l am planning to build pit-latrine."
Morine's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Morine received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend it on building a big house and start up a small business ."
Mercy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mercy received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning on buying a cow and starting up a business."