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.
Elizabeth's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Elizabeth received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend the upcoming transfer on going for a stomach surgery because I have a growth in my stomach.I am also planning to renovate my house into a semi-permanent one because the house am staying in at the moment is small, leaks during rainy seasons and its almost collapsing."
Regina's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Regina received a $99 initial payment.
"My planning to spend my upcoming transfer on starting a retail shop."
Silper's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Silper received a $493 second payment.
"Before i used to light my house using a tin lamp but now my house is connected to electrical power,i also have a new house i am only planning to complete. I am so happy."
David's family
access_time over 8 years ago
David received a $99 initial payment.
"Am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on renovating my house and paying school fees to my children."
Jacob's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jacob received a $99 initial payment.
"Am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on building my house."
Lusia's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lusia received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on building a new house and buying a cow"
Anatasia's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Anatasia received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend the upcoming transfer on renovating the roofing of my house because the one I have at the moment is old and leaks during rainy seasons."
Kenedy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Kenedy received a $99 initial payment.
"Am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on building my house."
Justus's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Justus received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I have been able to offset the huge fee balance that I had and also been able to buy some livestock which will be of great help to me once am through with my college."
Naomi's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Naomi received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly is open to everyone who is willing to participate in the program and they involve the recipient individually unlike other NGOs where the few selected are chosen to participate and the recipient have to be in a group to be enrolled in the program."