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.
George's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
George received a $98 initial payment.
"I spent my first transfer on farming and starting a business which brings me income"
Sofia's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Sofia received a $98 initial payment.
"I spent my first transfer on farming and I also added some to my small business" (Occupation: Small business)
Mary's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Mary received a $98 initial payment.
"I am planning to educate my daughter since it is my biggest pride to see her land a good job in the future. Again, I will construct a better house. That is how I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer." (Occupation: Small business)
Lilian's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Lilian received a $491 second payment.
"I spent most of my second transfer on starting a business because I always desire to give my children good life and wanted a way I could sustain it.I also bought clothes,maize and sugar for my household."
Invioleta's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Invioleta received a $491 second payment.
"I spent a larger portion of my second cash transfer on increasing stock in my business, bought a cow so that I can benefit from its dairy products, 1 sac of maize for food security and other few household items that I lacked." (Occupation: Small business)
Kennedy's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Kennedy received a $491 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives a recipient a chance to use the transfer without limits unlike other NGOs where the recipient is limited on how to use the money." (Occupation: Small business)
Carren's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Carren received a $98 initial payment.
"I want to use the upcoming transfer to build a more spacious house. My current house is too small to accommodate me and my children." (Occupation: Small business)
Angelina's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Angelina received a $491 second payment.
"My second transfer was mostly spent to buy iron sheets because I need to build a bigger house which will be comfortable for me and my family to live in as compared to the one I live in now, bought timber and restocked my business as this will be the backbone of my family's fiances."
Lawrence's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Lawrence received a $98 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on renovating my house and putting up a business that will bring me income"
Caroline's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Caroline received a $98 initial payment.
"I am planning that when I will receive this my upcoming second transfer, I will build a new house since I am afraid of the one we are currently living in since it is weak and may collapse on us. The rest of the transfer would help me expand my general shop." (Occupation: Small business)
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