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.
Robert's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Robert received a $112 initial payment.
"The mobile money message from GiveDirectly came On my phone when at home and I was extra-happy." (Occupation: Small business)
Richard's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Richard received a $481 second payment.
"I spent my second transfer on buying a cow.I also started livestock business and added capital to my wife's business." (Occupation: Small business)
Carroline's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Carroline received a $481 second payment.
"I have built a kiosk and stocked it with grains and legumes with the whole of my second transfer. I thought deeply and realized that this was the business I could run to fend for my family since providing for them had been a long term challenge. In my community people hate beggars." (Occupation: Small business)
Hellen's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Hellen received a $96 initial payment.
"I was very happy when I received my transfer as my rice at top dressing stage and I didn't have any cash to. Thanks a lot to GD." (Occupation: Small business)
Rispa's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Rispa received a $96 initial payment.
"I was very happy when I received the transfer, I was very sure that my borehole project will be completed." (Occupation: Small business)
Betty's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Betty received a $420 second payment.
"I use my second transfer to buy a plot of land so that i can have where to do my farming. I also started a small business of selling clothes so that i get daily income for the family"
Pheobe's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Pheobe received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is having a new roof and not having to worry about my roof being blown away with strong winds or being rained on." (Occupation: Small business)
Mary's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Mary received a $481 second payment.
"I spent my second transfer on purchasing a gate to prevent the neighbor's animals from roaming in my compound,paid workers to make the well dipper to get large amounts of water,bought a calf and spent some amount in my business which is currently doing well." (Occupation: Small business)
Caroline's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Caroline received a $96 initial payment.
"I spent the token transfer on buying 2 bags of maize, I also bought school uniform, and casual cloths for my kids and what remain I spent on expanding my business."
Grace's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Grace received a $481 second payment.
"I spent my second transfer on starting a second hand clothes business.I also paid school fees for my children." (Occupation: Small business)
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