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.
Julian's family
access_time 8 years ago
Julian received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to finish up construction of a latrine that I started and also use some as capital to start a business."
Rose's family
access_time 8 years ago
Rose received a $493 second payment.
" The biggest difference in my daily life is that now i believe am going to build a new house,having bought building materials." (Occupation: Small business)
Sarah's family
access_time 8 years ago
Sarah received a $99 initial payment.
"Am planning to spend my second transfer to pay school fees, buy a cattle and also to buy household items." (Occupation: Small business)
Lilian's family
access_time 8 years ago
Lilian received a $99 initial payment.
"I spent my first transfer to boost my shop business for 6000 KES, 3000 KES i spent to renovate my shop floor and the remaining cash i spent to buy food for my family."
Prisca's family
access_time 8 years ago
Prisca received a $99 initial payment.
"I spent 6,000 KES to increase stock on my rice selling business and bought a mattress for 4,000 KES. (Had withdrawal fees)"
Rosemary's family
access_time 8 years ago
Rosemary received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to pay part of college fees for my son and also buy bricks to use in constructing my house." (Occupation: Small business)
Molenter's family
access_time 8 years ago
Molenter received a $493 second payment.
"Give Directly provide unconditional cash to recipient while other NGOs provide conditional cash to groups." (Occupation: Small business)
Teresa's family
access_time 8 years ago
Teresa received a $493 second payment.
" Give Directly provide lump sum cash while other NGOs provide small amount of cash or handouts." (Occupation: Small business)
Anjelina's family
access_time 8 years ago
Anjelina received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to buy a piece of land where I can build my house and settle in." (Occupation: Small business)
Sila's family
access_time 8 years ago
Sila received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives out unconditional cash transfers unlike other NGOs where the money is limited to a specific use." (Occupation: Small business)
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