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.
Catherine's family
access_time 3 years ago
Catherine received a $338 second payment.
"I have managed to buy a motor bike for business with the transfer received from give directly."
Chilembwe's family
access_time 3 years ago
Chilembwe received a $338 second payment.
"I have managed to buy a motor bike for business with the transfer received from give directly"
Lumbani's family
access_time 3 years ago
Lumbani received a $338 second payment.
"GiveDirectly is a good organization and there is nothing wrong with it" (Occupation: Small business)
Juliana's family
access_time 3 years ago
Juliana received a $338 second payment.
"With the second transfer I build a shop as I really wanted a shop to be selling groceries andvi also bought worksheets to finish up my house" (Occupation: Small business)
Twaina's family
access_time 3 years ago
Twaina received a $338 second payment.
"If I did not receive these transfers my lufe would have been very difficult because I could not have started the rice selling business that I have and I could not have planned to build the house that I am planning on building."
George's family
access_time 3 years ago
George received a $338 second payment.
"I have for the longest time wanted to move my family into a bigger house but I just have not made enough money to push the plan into motion. Now with the coming of this program, I can afford the construction material needed to erect a big and comfortable house. I cannot wait for the house project to commence." (Occupation: Small business)
Asiyatu's family
access_time 3 years ago
Asiyatu received a $338 second payment.
"My life has changed completely because I now have a business."
Agnes's family
access_time 3 years ago
Agnes received a $338 second payment.
"The recipient used the transfers to fix her house she also bought food and clothes" (Occupation: Small business)
Nkali's family
access_time 3 years ago
Nkali received a $348 initial payment.
"I am very happy and the biggest difference is the fact that the transfer has helped me eradicate some of the problems and issues I had in my house. Especially the lack of Iron Sheets." (Occupation: Small business)
Janet's family
access_time 3 years ago
Janet received a $338 second payment.
"I have spent the transfer on iron sheets, door flames , 2 goats and food" (Occupation: Small business)
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