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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Caroline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Caroline received a $496 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a stable and spacious house."
Kennedy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Kennedy enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is owning a bigger house compared to previous one that was very small and could not accommodate my expanding family."
Thomas's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Thomas enrolled.
"My biggest hardship in life is having to work extremely hard to make ends meets since I'm the sole breadwinner in my family."
Maurine's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Maurine enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I have faced in life is how to raise school fees for my children because I don't have a proper source of income."
Margaret's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Margaret received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan on plastering my house."
Salina's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Salina received a $99 initial payment.
"I will build a new house and buy a sofa set with that upcoming lumpsum payment."
Keneth's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Keneth received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to go build my own house."
Elizabeth's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Elizabeth received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to use my lump-sum payment on expanding my house and pay school fees."
Linet's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Linet received a $496 second payment.
"GiveDirectly helps everyone while other NGOs help only girl child."
Margaret's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Margaret received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to buy chairs, to expand my house and pay school fee."