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.
Salina's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Salina received a $494 second payment.
"The biggest diffence in my daily life is that I lived in a tiny house before, but now I have built a descent house from the transfers I received."
Pelesia's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pelesia received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend the second cash transfer on building a house because i have a one roomed house made of mud making my children to go sleep at their grandmother's house every night."
Wellingtone's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Wellingtone received a $99 initial payment.
"When I will receive this my upcoming transfer, I will build a semi-permanent house of 35 iron sheets and invest the remaining amount in sugarcane farming."
Carolyne's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Carolyne received a $99 initial payment.
"My house is pathetic and therefore I will renovate the whole of it with this my upcoming transfer."
Flora's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Flora received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to get trained in tailoring and then use the rest of the money as capital to start a tailoring shop. I have always wished to develop some skill and I feel this is my chance."
Pamela's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pamela received a $494 second payment.
"GiveDirectly helps the whole household while other NGOs help only girl child."
Janet's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Janet received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build a house for my son a kitchen for cooking and hosting my visitors."
Antonina's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Antonina received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to buy a piece of land where I can build my home. That is what I will do with my upcoming transfer."
Eunice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Eunice received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy 70 iron - sheet to complete roofing since i had already finished putting up the walls .I also want to finish paying school fees for my child who is going to graduate in December this year school "
Kennedy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Kennedy received a $99 initial payment.
"When I will receive my upcoming transfer, I will spend it on 2 oxen."