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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Magret's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Magret received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives unconditional cash while other NGOs give conditional cash."
Helida's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Helida received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirecty doesn't have middlemen while other NGOs have a lot of middlemen."
Edwin's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Edwin received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I have chairs to sit on in my house."
Evaline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Evaline received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my child goes to school without being sent home for fees."
Lucy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lucy received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives money while other NGOs give clothes and food."
Ruth's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Ruth received a $99 initial payment.
"I hope to buy iron sheet and timber and build an iron roofed house."
Belseba's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Belseba received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy at least 2 oxen for ploughing my farm."
Queenter's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Queenter received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to finish cementing the floor and walls of my house, and buy seats."
Ochiel's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Ochiel received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy ironsheet,timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house for the family."
Jackline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jackline received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy a cow for keeping, pay school fees for my child. I also plan to buy cement and cement the floor of my house to make it more presentable."