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.
Herina's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Herina received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to pay school fees for my 2 children in secondary school, and buy ironsheet, timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house."
Mary's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Mary received a $99 initial payment.
"We plan to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on cementing our existing house and buying a big cow to provide milk in future."
Nathan's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Nathan received a $494 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives grants while other NGOs give loans."
Nicodemus's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Nicodemus received a $494 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have an oxen for my ploughing."
Jenipher's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Jenipher received a $494 second payment.
"I lived in a small house, but now I live in a spacious and decent house."
Carolyne's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Carolyne received a $494 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have my home now."
Susana's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Susana received a $494 second payment.
"GiveDirectly helps everyone while other NGOs help children."
Linet's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Linet received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy a milk cow and 2 goats forvkeeping. I plan to keep money for school fees for my child who is joining form 1 next year; he is sitting for his final primary school exam at the end of the year. I also plan to increase capital for my cereal business to increase my profit."
Nancy's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Nancy received a $99 initial payment.
"We are planning to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on secondary school fee and plastering our floor."
Elizabeth's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Elizabeth received a $494 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives a lot of money while other NGOs give very little help."