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.
Jackline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jackline received a $493 second payment.
"I spent my first lumpsum transfer on buying a second hand motorcycle.I also bought a mattress."
Caroline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Caroline received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly doesn't have intermediaries while other NGOs have a lot of intermediaries." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
George's family
access_time over 8 years ago
George received a $99 initial payment.
"We are planning to fix my upcoming lump sum payment in an Account, and wait for last Lump sum transfer, put the money together and buy a new motorbike as a source of income." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Ruth's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Ruth received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to repair the floor of my house. I'm also planning to invest the remaining portion in livestock." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Nancy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Nancy received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to buy a second hand motorbike for transport business. This will earn me enough cash to feed my family with less ado." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Edward's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Edward enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of a sustainable source of income for myself, I usually have to hire a motorcycle and this is very expensive, at the end of the day I am usually left with little or no money to take back home." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Thomas's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Thomas enrolled.
"The proudest achievement is that we are taking our children to school." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Naomi's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Naomi enrolled.
"The biggest hardship is feeding my family since we have no proper job." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Fredrick's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Fredrick received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy a piece of land for cultivation so t5hat I can increase food production." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Emerencia's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Emerencia received a $495 second payment.
"I spent my first lumpsum transfer on buying a second hand motorcycle."
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