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 hope to send my son to college, and buy cement for finishing the floor and walls of the house."
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a kitchen now."
Persila's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Persila received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build a new iron roofed house because my current house is too old. I'm also planning to invest the rest in fish business."
Rose's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rose received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives conditional cash while other NGOs give material things."
Edward's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Edward received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy 3 metal window and 3 doors, cement, and pay for labour to build an iron roofed house. I also plan to buy a cow for milk to be reminding me of GiveDirectly."
Jane's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jane received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly keeps promises while other NGOs don't keep promises."
Nancy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Nancy received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to enlarge my house because it is small in size. I'm also planning to buy a cow with the remaining amount which I'll use in the near future."
Rosline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rosline received a $99 initial payment.
"I hope to pay school fees for my child. I also plan to build an iron roofed house for myself because am widowed and no one can build a house for me."
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly keeps promises while other NGOs don't keep promises."
Lilian's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lilian received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy ironsheet, timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house for my family."