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.
Monica's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Monica received a $98 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on paying school fees, do farming and am also planning to use some in expanding my business which is my source of income"
Tobias's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Tobias received a $98 initial payment.
"If i get the upcoming transfer i will build a new house as my current one is not in a good condition. I am also planning to start a livestock business that will help me make some income to sustain my family."
Benter's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Benter received a $491 second payment.
"I spent the entire second transfer on purchasing a motorcycle for business purpose and I am very hopeful that the business will do well because I would very much want to purchase the second one so that I can get more profits in future."
Mary's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Mary enrolled.
"The biggest hardship was losing my husband and having to fend for the children on my own. I also fell down and broke my leg which made me stop operating my business."
George's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
George received a $98 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on buying a motor cycle, that I will use for transport business this will act as my source of income"
Kennedy's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Kennedy received a $491 second payment.
"I spent most of my transfer to buy 2 cattle to pay for my wife's dowry which has brought more peace in my house, started a poultry selling business where I earn income and also bought food for my family."
Maureen's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Maureen received a $491 second payment.
"I spent my second transfer to investing on rice farming after which I'll get enough money to constructed a house, start a cereals business for my daily income and paid my children school fee next year."
Lucy's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Lucy received a $491 second payment.
"My life is different in that I am now very able to take of my family without asking or begging anyone for help, I also have my own cow which soon lactate and sell the milk to make profit am very happy and humbled thank you givedrectly" (Occupation: Small business)
Gibon's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Gibon received a $98 initial payment.
"My major plan with my upcoming second transfer is constructing a semi-permanent house of 40 iron sheets. I have acquired 7 iron sheets already." (Occupation: Small business)
Peter's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Peter received a $491 second payment.
"GiveDirectly transfer unconditional cash to recipient while other NGOs' benefits are conditional." (Occupation: Small business)
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