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.
Peres's family
access_time over 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 over 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 over 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 over 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 over 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 over 8 years ago
Mary received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my children are in school because of the fees I paid."
John's family
access_time over 8 years ago
John received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly isn't corrupt while other NGOs are very corrupt."
Mikal's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mikal received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives grants while other NGOs give loans."
Pamela's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pamela received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives unconditional money while other NGOs give material things."
Jane's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jane received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly is corruption free while other NGOs are full of corruption."