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 14 hours ago
Alice received a $396 second payment.
"I allocated $400 from the transfer to purchase water pipes and establish a connection to our neighbour's water source, inspired by the convenience enjoyed by neighbouring households with piped water. Previously, I had to buy water at $0.1 per 20-liter jerrican, costing me $1 daily due to the needs of my large family of 14, including 12 children and us parents. Acquiring the transfer from GD allowed me to install the water connection, bringing water directly to our doorstep. This has saved us the daily expense and effort of fetching water. It also facilitated the irrigation of vegetables for our domestic consumption, reducing our expenditure on buying vegetables regularly. This improvement brings me great joy. Moreover, the availability of water has ensured that our four goats have adequate drinking water, which was previously limited. With the remaining funds, I purchased food supplies to ensure that my family had enough to eat, particularly given the poor harvest from our two-acre maize farm due to drought conditions, resulting in only one sack of maize. Ensuring an ample food supply is essential, especially considering the young age of my children, and I find it distressing when they go without enough to eat."
Sammy's family
access_time 16 hours ago
Sammy received a $337 second payment.
"With a generous $450 from GiveDirectly, I was able to make significant changes in my family's life. Prioritizing my sons' needs, I allocated $340 to build them a house. As a single father, seeing them happy and having their privacy fills me with joy. Education is crucial to me, so I used $70 to pay their school fees, ensuring they wouldn't be chased away. Addressing immediate hunger, $20 went towards buying food. The remaining $20 was spent on new clothes for my three children, bringing smiles to their faces. This support has truly made a positive impact on our lives, providing stability and happiness."
Wanambwa's family
access_time 17 hours ago
Wanambwa received a $1201 second payment.
"I hope to construct a house and working had to take care of my livestock and pay school school fees"
Wamayosi's family
access_time 17 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 17 hours ago
Bukosela received a $1201 second payment.
"I hope to have a health family that is able to work towards self-reliance"
Andrew's family
access_time 19 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 19 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 20 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."