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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Elly's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Elly received a $496 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I currently own items that I never had before such as furniture and chairs."
Hellen's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Hellen received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build a new iron roofed house because the current one is too old. I'm also planning to cement the floor of the house I'll build."
Julie's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Julie received a $496 second payment.
"The biggest difference is that: I currently have a proper access to food than before, my son is studying uninterrupted, and most importantly I'm in the process of building a new house."
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to cement the floor of my house because at the moment its earth. I'm also planning to furnish my house with the remaining portion."
Solomon's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Solomon received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to enlarge my house because my current house is too small. I'm also planning to invest the rest in livestock."
Wuinter's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Wuinter received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build a new iron roofed house because my current house is small in size. I'm also planning to invest the rest in livestock."
Joseph's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Joseph received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to buy some two oxen for farming activities. I'm also planning to build a larger house because my current house is too small."
Sarah's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Sarah received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to enlarge my house because the current one is small. I'm also planning to cement both walls and floor of my house."
Betha's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Betha received a $496 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives a lot of money while other NGOs give just a little money."
Odhiambo's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Odhiambo received a $496 second payment.
"GiveDirectly other NGOs"