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.
Josiah's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Josiah received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to repair and cement my house with upcoming lumpsum transfer."
Joseph's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Joseph received a $493 second payment.
"My animal business is now very stable and my family is happy."
Rebecca's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rebecca received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly doesn't have middlemen while other NGOs have a lot of middlemen."
Eunice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Eunice received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to repair my house permanently and spend some on planting paddy."
Judith's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Judith received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to save some money for my child whom I hope will join secondary school next year. I also plan to buy iron sheet, timber and nails, and buid an iron roofed house for my family."
Ann's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Ann received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to buy building materials and build a house with upcoming lumpsum transfer payment."
Carren's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Carren received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to construct a new house as my current house is old and quite small."
Wasingtone's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Wasingtone received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to buy bull cows for ox-ploughing with the upcoming lumpsum transfers."
Dorine's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Dorine received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly is very truthful and transparent, unlike other organizations that give half of what they promised."
Masela's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Masela received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to pay college fees for my son, buy a heifer and also repair my house."