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.
Emilly's family
access_time 8 years ago
Emilly received a $99 initial payment.
"With my upcoming transfer I would like to build a latrine, renovate my house and pay school fees for my children" (Occupation: Small business)
Margaret's family
access_time 8 years ago
Margaret received a $494 second payment.
"Givedirectly is the best as compared to other NGOs. It has given me chance to decide on what to do with the transfers." (Occupation: Small business)
Roselyne's family
access_time 8 years ago
Roselyne received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to renovate my house and do farming with my upcoming transfer" (Occupation: Small business)
Eunice's family
access_time 8 years ago
Eunice received a $99 initial payment.
"l am planning to fence home so l bought wire-mesh and poles at 7800 KES, l also spent 2000 KES to start small scale business." (Occupation: Small business)
Judith's family
access_time 8 years ago
Judith received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my second transfer on buying a sewing machine to start a tailoring business. I also plan to buy household items ( like chairs and cups and plates)." (Occupation: Small business)
Norah's family
access_time 8 years ago
Norah received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend the second cash transfer on renovating my house and make it bigger from two roomed house to fours roomed house. I also plan to plaster the whole house." (Occupation: Small business)
Stephen's family
access_time 8 years ago
Stephen received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to plaster my house,buy a steel door,buy 2 sofasets,buy a cow and start kiosk business with my next transfer." (Occupation: Small business)
Carroline's family
access_time 8 years ago
Carroline received a $99 initial payment.
"Am planning to spend my upcoming transfer to buy 32 iron sheets to roof my house then use the rest to cement its floor." (Occupation: Small business)
Ann's family
access_time 8 years ago
Ann received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build a semi permanent house,i currently stay in a single house .I also plan to repair my motorcycle to enable us get some income by transporting people around the area." (Occupation: Small business)
Hulder's family
access_time 8 years ago
Hulder received a $99 initial payment.
"Am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on building an iron roofed house then use the rest to expand my second hand clothes business."
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