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.
Joseph's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Joseph received a $493 second payment.
"My animal business is now very stable and my family is happy."
Rebecca's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Rebecca received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly doesn't have middlemen while other NGOs have a lot of middlemen."
Eunice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Eunice received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to repair my house permanently and spend some on planting paddy."
Judith's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Judith received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to save some money for my child whom I hope will join secondary school next year. I also plan to buy iron sheet, timber and nails, and buid an iron roofed house for my family."
Ann's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Ann received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to buy building materials and build a house with upcoming lumpsum transfer payment."
Carren's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Carren received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to construct a new house as my current house is old and quite small."
Wasingtone's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Wasingtone received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to buy bull cows for ox-ploughing with the upcoming lumpsum transfers."
Dorine's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Dorine received a $493 second payment.
"Am now able to get my own money from the retail shop business hence not pestering my husband to help me with money all the time."
Masela's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Masela received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to pay college fees for my son, buy a heifer and also repair my house."
Charles's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Charles received a $99 initial payment.
"I will repair my house with the upcoming lumpsum transfer."