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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Ruth's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Ruth received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives money while other NGOs give material things."
Joshwa's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Joshwa received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to use a larger portion of the transfer to pay dowry. I'm also planning to invest the rest in cereal business."
Lavender's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Lavender received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy cattle and pay my dowry to my relatives, because my husband died before paying my dowry."
Emma's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Emma received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives grants while other NGOs give loans."
Evaline's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Evaline received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build a new spacious house because my current house is small in size. I'm also planning to cement both floor and walls of my house with the rest of the transfer."
Jacob's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Jacob received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy 2 oxen for ploughing my farm and a cow for keeping."
Emmaculate's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Emmaculate received a $99 initial payment.
"We(my spouse and I) are planning to use a portion of the transfer to settle my bride price. I'm also planning to buy a cow with the remaining portion."
Lencer's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Lencer received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to repair my house because it is in poor condition, and cement the floor and walls make it more presenable and stronger. I also plan to buy more fishing net and pay school fees for my chidren."
Roseline's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Roseline received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to dig and construct a pit latrine because we currently do not have one."
Emily's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Emily received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy ironsheet, timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house. I also plan to fix a fence around my home."