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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Susan's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Susan enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of a sustainable source of income for myself and my spouse, we rely on casual jobs and these are not always available, so at times we lack even basic necessities in our house."
George's family
access_time over 8 years ago
George enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to pay a hospital bill that I owe, my spouse was recently ill and incurred a huge hospital bill, I am afraid that if I am unable to raise the required money some of my property may be auctioned."
Dorine's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Dorine received a $495 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my child is able to be in school now without being sent home for fees."
Joshua's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Joshua received a $495 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a house now and I no longer get rained on."
Emilly's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Emilly received a $495 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives grants while other NGOs give loans."
Rose's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rose received a $495 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am soon having a big good house."
Yunita's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Yunita received a $495 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a good income from my business."
Emerencia's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Emerencia received a $495 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives cash while other NGOs give material things."
Alice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Alice received a $495 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a big house now."
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $495 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my daughter is alive because of the operation she underwent."