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.
Sidi's family
access_time 3 hours ago
Sidi enrolled.
"Healthy issues is the problem that I am currently facing in life. I have pressure, ulcers and two bowls on the chest. It is two years now since I started suffering and the disease has really put me down. I can not do any work now thus depending on other people."
Rahab's family
access_time 3 hours ago
Rahab enrolled.
"Source of reliable income is the challenge I am currently facing in life. My husband does casual jobs at the coastal towns and I do subsistence farming. He earns little income that caters for food and school fees. The husband has now taken three months without accessing any job. This has made my children miss classes for two weeks now due to school fees."
Alice's family
access_time 13 hours ago
Alice received a $396 second payment.
"It is disheartening to witness my two children staying at home after completing their secondary education; one graduated last year, and the other in 2022. Despite my desire to enrol them in tertiary education like their peers, financial constraints have posed a significant obstacle. My goal for the upcoming year and beyond is to ensure they're able to pursue further education, even if it means enrolling them in smaller colleges. To raise funds for this, I plan to maximize the productivity of my two-acre farm by planting maize and green grams for sale. The income generated from these crops will be dedicated to financing their education. Witnessing them back in school will be my greatest accomplishment and a source of immense pride."
Sammy's family
access_time 16 hours ago
Sammy received a $337 second payment.
"This year, with savings from GiveDirectly transfers my plan is to cultivate maize and beans on my 1.5-acre farm. However, the success of this endeavor hinges on the rains. We rely on irrigation from the river, but it's drying up. Cultivating these crops is vital for me as it will address our food security concerns. Any surplus harvest will be sold to generate income for school fees. It's a simple plan with significant potential to improve our lives, but it all depends on the rain."
Wanambwa's family
access_time 16 hours ago
Wanambwa received a $1201 second payment.
"I have spent most of it on school fees and livestock"
Wamayosi's family
access_time 16 hours ago
Wamayosi received a $1201 second payment.
"I thank givedirectly for helping us directly. It's better than all the organisations that help people who are affected by disaster . I recommend the same process elsewhere."
Bukosela's family
access_time 16 hours ago
Bukosela received a $1201 second payment.
"The cash intervation is the best because it gave me the choice of working on the most pressing issues in my life"
Andrew's family
access_time 18 hours ago
Andrew received a $25 eighteenth payment.
"This year, my aim is to achieve self-sufficiency through agribusiness. With my poultry business thriving, I plan to utilize its profits along with upcoming funds to cultivate a significant quantity of maize for sale. This initiative will contribute to stabilizing my family's financial situation, bringing me a sense of relief and peace of mind. I express heartfelt gratitude for the support I've received, which has enabled me to pursue this path towards sustainability."
Kache's family
access_time 18 hours ago
Kache received a $25 eighteenth payment.
"My aim is to grow my herd by consistently acquiring more goats. Currently, I own two goats, and I intend to use my transfers to acquire additional ones. Owning goats is beneficial as they can be readily sold to cover fees or handle unexpected expenses. Furthermore, this will generate extra income for my family, contributing to greater stability. Possessing this resource will provide me with reassurance that my family's needs will be met. I am deeply grateful for this program as it has brought positive changes to my life."
Rehema's family
access_time 19 hours ago
Rehema received a $25 eighteenth payment.
"This year, my main objective is to focus on investing in livestock, particularly goats. Goats are low-maintenance and can easily be sold to finance various expenses like school fees, food, and other daily necessities. Moreover, I plan to use them as a financial cushion for unexpected emergencies. I aim to use funds from my upcoming transfers to purchase these goats, providing my family with additional income to address any future needs. I am deeply thankful for the opportunities provided by this program, as they have played a significant role in improving my life."