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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Margaret's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Margaret received a $99 initial payment.
"l planning to clear college fees for my two children in college."
Joel's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Joel received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to marry another wife since the first one passed away and then build a house."
Ashmilias's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Ashmilias received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to buy more livestock, expand my house, build a kitchen and fence my compound."
Yunita's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Yunita received a $99 initial payment.
"l am planning to buy three cow-bulls for farming and furniture."
Maritha's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Maritha received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to buy a big tank for water and a bull for farming."
Maurine's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Maurine received a $99 initial payment.
"I will expand my main house and pay school fees for my children using my upcoming lumpsum payment."
Silpa's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Silpa received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to buy two bulls to help me in farm work and also buy cement to repair the floor and walls of my house."
Grace's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Grace received a $496 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives a lot of help while other NGOs just give a little help."
Caroline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Caroline received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to change my house into a big spacious one."
Benard's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Benard received a $99 initial payment.
"l am planning to pay school fees to my wife because she is still in college and plaster my house."