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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Kennedy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Kennedy received a $99 initial payment.
"l am planning to clear my collage fees."
Beatrice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Beatrice received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning on spending it o building our house."
George's family
access_time over 8 years ago
George received a $99 initial payment.
"l am planning to build a spacious and comfortable house that can accommodate me with my family since l have a very small house."
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $99 initial payment.
"l am planning to build a very spacious house since l have a very small house."
Godwin's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Godwin received a $99 initial payment.
"l am planning to build my own house since l am staying in my grandmothers house."
Hellen's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Hellen received a $494 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives us the money directly through our phones and we get the whole of it, not like the other organizations that have their officers taking part of the things meant for the poor."
Mourice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mourice received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend it on building my own house because the one i am currently in is not good."
Evaline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Evaline received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend it on buying chairs and building my house."
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $494 second payment.
"My child is now going to school because the fee is now cleared."
Pamella's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pamella enrolled.
"The biggest hardship am facing is am jobless and it's so hard paying school fees for my daughter. "