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.
Dorine's family
access_time 8 years ago
Dorine received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to pay my two children in collage and secondary school fee. I'm also planning to invest the rest in cereal business."
Mary's family
access_time 8 years ago
Mary received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to cement the walls of my house because it is earth. I have a plan of buying and fixing metallic door and window panes.I'm also planning to buy some goats with the remaining amount."
Dorothy's family
access_time 8 years ago
Dorothy received a $99 initial payment.
"We plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on improvement of our house, and paying school fee for our child."
Peres's family
access_time 8 years ago
Peres received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy ironsheet, timber and nails, and extend my house to make it more spacious. I also plan to sink and construct a pit latrine."
Millicent's family
access_time 8 years ago
Millicent received a $494 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I was able to settle my son's school fees and now he is in his final year of secondary study. Besides, I currently have a better access to food."
Mary's family
access_time 8 years ago
Mary received a $99 initial payment.
"I', planning to settle my dowry with a portion of the transfer. I'm also planning to enlarge my house because the current one is too small."
Dorine's family
access_time 8 years ago
Dorine received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a big house now."
Caren's family
access_time 8 years ago
Caren received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my child is able to stay in school due to the fees I paid."
Mary's family
access_time 8 years ago
Mary received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly helps individuals while other NGOs help the community."
John's family
access_time 8 years ago
John received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a spacious house now with windows."