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.
Tabitha's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Tabitha received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build a spacious house."
Jane's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jane received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to run a cereal store and clear school fees balance for my daughter in a secondary school."
Silper's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Silper received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning plaster my house, clear school fees and build a kitchen."
Janet's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Janet received a $495 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives grants while other NGOs give material things."
Teresa's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Teresa enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to pay school fees for my children who are in secondary schools. I fear that they may have to drop out of school if I am unable to raise the required fees. "
Elizabeth's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Elizabeth enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is having very hard doing odd jobs after the death of my spouse and by saving my earnings, I have been able to educate my children up to secondary school level in addition to building my current house."
Kennedy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Kennedy enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is having worked hard in my farm for very many years and managed to feed my family with the proceeds from the sale of crops like cassava."
Joshwa's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Joshwa received a $495 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives grants while other NGOs give loans."
Maureen's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Maureen received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to extend my house and buy farm inputs."
Phoebe's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Phoebe received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend it on boosting up my business and buy building materials."