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.
Michael's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Michael received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy iron sheet, timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house."
Moses's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Moses received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy ironsheet and build an iron roofed house for my family. I also plan to buy cattle use them for paying dowry for my wife."
Charles's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Charles received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to complete my latrine with a portion of the transfer. I'm also planning to cement both walls and floor of my current house because it is earth and demands frequent repairs which is also expensive."
Filigona's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Filigona received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I sleep in a very comfortable bed."
Salome's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Salome received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I was able to pay school fees for my children which has been a problem to me."
Jane's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Jane received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build a new iron roofed house because my current house is too old and can go down anytime. I'm also planning to pay fees to my son in high school."
Benta's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Benta received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives money while other NGOs give material things."
Benta's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Benta received a $99 initial payment.
"My son scored a good grade in secondary school, I therefore hope to send him to the university and use the transfer to pay his fees."
Beatrice's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Beatrice received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy cement and cement the floor and wall, of my house, construct a kitchen and buy some chicken for keeping."
Loice's family
access_time almost 9 years ago
Loice received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build a larger house because my current house is too small. I'm also planning to invest the remaining portion in livestock."