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 $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to cement the whole of my main house and spend the rest of my lumpsum payment on buying some cows."
Margaret's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Margaret received a $496 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives grants while other NGOs give loans."
Paul's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Paul received a $99 initial payment.
"I must complete my main house and complete my main house using my upcoming lumpsum payment."
Fredrick's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Fredrick received a $496 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives grants while other NGOs pay school fees for children."
David's family
access_time over 8 years ago
David received a $99 initial payment.
"I am not living in a good house and therefore I will construct a house and invest some part of this my upcoming lumpsum payment in fishing."
Jane's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jane received a $496 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my child is able to write exams because I paid her college fees."
Pascal's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pascal received a $496 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have livestock which is an investment to me."
Thomas's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Thomas received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build an iron-roofed house with the whole of my upcoming lumpsum payment."
Emily's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Emily received a $99 initial payment.
"I am having a smaller house and school fees balance and therefore I am planning to build a bigger house and clear those school fees balances."
Benta's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Benta received a $496 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives grants while other NGOs give material things."