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.
Margaret's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Margaret enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is that I have worked hard to raise my children."
Pamela's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pamela received a $496 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives grants while other NGOs give material things."
Jeremiah's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jeremiah enrolled.
"The proudest achievement I can't say I have any since am living a very poor life."
Millicent's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Millicent enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is having built my current house, I did not have a decent house before but after working in my farm for three years and saving money from the sale of my produce, I was finally able to build my own house."
Lilian's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lilian enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I face right now is that ever since my spouse died in 2011 I have been the sole breadwinner for my family. This is very difficult because I can only do some casual work but the earnings that I get are meagre thus my family can hardly even afford nutritious meals in fact at times we sleep on empty stomachs."
George's family
access_time over 8 years ago
George enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is having planted maize and beans in my farm. I managed to get a bountiful harvest and after selling the produce I bought two large bulls. "
Fanuel's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Fanuel enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is having worked as a fisherman and eventually managed to buy some sheep with money that I gained after selling my catch. "
Janet's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Janet enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of a sustainable source of income for myself. I have children who should be in college but I am unable to raise the required fees, this means that they may never pursue further education. "
Benta's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Benta received a $496 second payment.
"GiveDirectly isn't corrupt while other NGOs are very corrupt."
Tereza's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Tereza received a $496 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives grants while other NGOs give loans."