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.
Christine's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Christine received a $477 third payment.
"Its every woman's dream to be married at some point in life hence I spent the larger part of my third transfer on paying off my dowry and now I feel so happy that I was married traditionally .I also bought a sofa set seat and paid school fees for my three children who are in primary school ."
Mary's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Mary received a $477 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on paying tuition fees for my two children who were in the vocational training institutions carrying out saloon and driving course respectively and now my children are making income with their proffession hence its my joy that they are independent .I also cemented my house into a semi - permanent one with the remaining transfer."
Monica's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Monica received a $477 third payment.
"I spent part of my third transfer on buying a television set .I also paid my school fees for a saloon course which I took to its completion .Thanks to Givedirectly"
Vigilio's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Vigilio enrolled.
"I will use it to buy cattle for ploughing to boost my farming activities "
John's family
access_time over 6 years ago
John enrolled.
"My biggest hardship is lack of enough money to cater for my household's medical needs."
Florence's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Florence enrolled.
"My biggest hardship is lack of enough money to invest in farming."
Amina's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Amina enrolled.
"I have a problem with my sight since I got an accident"
Mustofah's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Mustofah enrolled.
"Receiving this money means I will be able to pay school fees for my children ."
Sharifah's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Sharifah enrolled.
"Receiving this money means I will start my own business "
Emmanuel's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Emmanuel enrolled.
"The biggest hardship i face is sickness. Iam HIV/AIDS victim this normally keeps on attacking me."