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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Josephine's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Josephine received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to a build a house with the next transfer payment."
Solomon's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Solomon received a $494 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives the cash directly to the recipient without any corruptions but other organizations promote corrupt deals through their officials."
Dorothy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Dorothy received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build a new house and buy chairs with my upcoming lump-sum payment."
Benard's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Benard received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend the upcoming transfer on building a bigger house."
George's family
access_time over 8 years ago
George received a $494 second payment.
"My son hasn't been sent out of school."
Anjeline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Anjeline received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to invest in fish business, buy chairs, a mattress and food."
Mercy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mercy received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to add more building materials and build a new house."
Peter's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Peter received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to pay dowry to my wife 3000 KES, spent the rest on farming and buying fishing nets."
Willis's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Willis received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to buy a second hand motorbike with my upcoming lump-sum payment."
Anastasia's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Anastasia received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend the upcoming lumpsum transfer to finish building my house."