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.
Akamadha's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Akamadha received a $118 initial payment.
"In my next transfer now that I have settled the bedding issues, I will improve on my house by renovating it and constructing more rooms to accommodate all of well since the current one is small "
Jackline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jackline enrolled.
"Being able to own four goats is my proudest achievement. I used savings l get from casual jobs l do to buy them.I plan to to but more goats."
Beryl's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Beryl received a $493 second payment.
"Atleast now i have a house and its a big one i never had before,i now have seats in my house.I now have my business that helps me sustain my family too."
Jessica's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jessica received a $491 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my house has windows for proper ventilation and my house is now beautiful "
Sophia's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Sophia received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend the upcoming transfer on renovating my house from a two roomed house into a three roomed house to fit my family and I.I am also planning to buy household furniture such as chairs."
Caleb's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Caleb received a $491 second payment.
"GD transfers direct cash to recipient while other NGOs follow administration to channel their benefits to the villagers"
Caroline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Caroline received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly is transparent and the recipient gets the money indipendently unlike other NGOs where bribe is involved and the recipient gets the cash transfer through other people."
Florence's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Florence received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to fence my home and to start a business of selling timber to enable me earn an income."
Peter's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Peter received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to spend my upcoming cash transfer on building a house, buy furniture, and an oxen plough."
Masela's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Masela received a $493 second payment.
"I have been able to buy cows which I did not have that I will sell their milk and also I am sure that I will be able to start a business soon."