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.
Lilian's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lilian enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is having worked on my farm every year and each year after selling my farm produce I have been able to buy household items which I did not possess."
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.
"The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to take my spouse for treatment. She is currently very sick and I fear that if I am unable to raise the required hospital fees she may succumb to her illness. "
Janet's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Janet enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of a sustainable source of income for myself. I have children who should be in college but I am unable to raise the required fees, this means that they may never pursue further education. "
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.
"GiveDirectly gives grants while other NGOs pay school fees for children."