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.
Happy Holidays!
GDLive updates will be slower while GiveDirectly's Africa offices are closed over the holidays.
Elizabeth's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Elizabeth received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build my house and pay dowry."
Josephine's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Josephine received a $495 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives grants while other NGOs give loans."
Simon's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Simon received a $99 initial payment.
"I will clear secondary school fees for my son then expand my main house using my upcoming lumpsum payment."
Roseline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Roseline received a $495 second payment.
"I have been able to increase the stock of my business and therefore increase my income."
Maurine's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Maurine received a $495 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a daily income from my motorcycle business."
Christine's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Christine received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to drop electricity in my home and open business too."
Nancy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Nancy received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to cement both walls and floor of my house because at the moment its earth. I'm also planning to pay my son in high school fee."
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to clear school fees, buy cows and fence my compound."
Dolphine's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Dolphine received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build a new iron roofed house because the current one I have is in bad condition and can go down any time."
Felix's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Felix received a $495 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I used to have eyes problems, but the token transfer enabled me to seek medication and now I'm feeling better."