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.
George's family
access_time over 8 years ago
George enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to build a better house for my family, my current house is too small to cater for my family. We usually have to squeeze in the same space at night and this is very uncomfortable. "
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.
"My proudest achievement is having been a successful farmer. This has enabled me educate most of my children up to secondary school level. "
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."
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.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my business is doing well now and I have good income."
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."