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.
Alice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Alice received a $493 second payment.
"My business is doing good hence we are meeting our daily needs with ease."
Joyce's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Joyce received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment to expand my house and pay secondary school fees for the final term."
Vicoty's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Vicoty received a $99 initial payment.
"We are planning to construct a new house as the current one is very small."
Morine's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Morine received a $493 second payment.
"l was staying in a very small house but l am very comfortable staying in a spacious house."
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives cash to individuals to manage their own basic needs, unlike other organizations that promise so much but they never deliver on them."
Jackline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jackline received a $99 initial payment.
"We are planning to repair our old house with the upcoming lumpsum transfer payment."
Jacob's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jacob received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to pay college fees for my daughter who is due to join college."
Judith's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Judith received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to complete payment for a land parcel i purchased earlier, buy chairs and boost my business with my upcoming lump-sum payment."
Josephine's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Josephine received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to pay secondary school fees, rear chicken - local layers and plant onions and tomatoes to diversify my income."
Linet's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Linet received a $493 second payment.
"I never had means of getting food, however, I can now afford all meals; breakfast, lunch and supper, living a healthier life the biggest difference in my daily life."