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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Rose's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rose received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on school fee and purchase of small livestock."
Rebeca's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rebeca received a $494 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I currently sit on chairs with cushions and I'm hopeful of getting a proper house."
Fred's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Fred received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to invest a larger portion of the transfer in livestock. I'm also planning to invest the rest in retail shop business."
Beatrice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Beatrice received a $99 initial payment.
"We plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on construction of a new house and paying dowry to my parents."
Rose's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rose received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on improvement of our housing structure and expanding my fresh fish business."
Ayub's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Ayub received a $99 initial payment.
"We plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on purchase of 2 bulls and paying school fee for our child."
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build a new spacious iron roofed house with a portion of the transfer while the rest I'll use to settle my dowry."
Doris's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Doris received a $494 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives lumpsum money at once while other NGOs give money in small bits."
Ruth's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Ruth received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to buy a water tank to help me harvest enough rain water. I'm also planning to buy some animals with the remaining portion."
Jane's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jane received a $99 initial payment.
"We are planning to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on secondary school fee and improving our housing structure."