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.
Malachi's family
access_time 8 years ago
Malachi received a $496 second payment.
"The biggest difference is that I have reduced the burden of school fees and changed the face of my house."
Jenipher's family
access_time 8 years ago
Jenipher received a $99 initial payment.
"I will buy a sofa set, a cupboard and pay the school fees for my son with rest of my upcoming lumpsum payment."
Kings's family
access_time 8 years ago
Kings received a $496 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I was able to take my son to university."
Tom's family
access_time 8 years ago
Tom received a $496 second payment.
"GiveDirectly doesn't have middlemen while other NGOs have a lot of middlemen."
Pamela's family
access_time 8 years ago
Pamela received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to buy iron sheets and poles to enlarge my house and also buy some goats."
Carolyne's family
access_time 8 years ago
Carolyne received a $496 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives grants while other NGOs give loans."
Masilus's family
access_time 8 years ago
Masilus received a $99 initial payment.
"I will use my upcoming lumpsum payment to boost the stock in my garage business and build a better house."
Lilian's family
access_time 8 years ago
Lilian received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend it on paying school fees , buy a cow and build my own house."
Mereza's family
access_time 8 years ago
Mereza received a $496 second payment.
"GiveDirectly is giving direct financial support but other NGOs use middlemen which is ineffective."
Mary's family
access_time 8 years ago
Mary received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to buy iron sheets, cement and poles so that I can start construction of a new house as the one am living in is one roomed and also pay school fees."