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.
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almost 2 years ago
Ramino
received a $234 fourth payment.
"I used the entire 4th transfer to buy cement to plaster my 3 bed rooms house with sitting room.
Since i built this house, i haven't been able to purchase cement and plaster it.
But with the help of Give Directly transfer project, my dream has come true."
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almost 2 years ago
Thompson
received a $234 second payment.
"RE " My biggest accomplishment Will be to see myself living in a new house of my own roof with zinc, where i don't have to worry when rain is about to fall or falling "."
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almost 2 years ago
Annie
received a third payment.
"RE " Givedirectly is doing well.
It is because of givedirectly my children are now in school, and am very happy and thankful to them.
At the beginning of this school year my children was not in school because i could not afford.
When givedirectly started spending me money that's when i register my children and bought their uniform and all their schools materials.
Therefore, without givedirectly i don't know if my children would have attend school this year.
I say thank you to givedirectly "."
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almost 2 years ago
Kauchi
received a $27 sixth payment.
"The unconditional transfers I received from GiveDirectly are one thing that has enabled me to be where I am today. I was able to purchase ten chickens with the help of the monthly transfers and I am currently praying for them to hatch so that I can sell them and buy more goats. With the goats, I can sell them for more money and alter my family's entire economic structure. I am extremely grateful to GiveDirectly for everything."
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almost 2 years ago
Aisha
received a $12 initial payment.
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almost 2 years ago
Dama
received a $27 sixth payment.
"In order to save enough money, I recently joined a Merry-go-round where I save any amount of money I have. I believe that when I have enough money, I will be able to start a lovely hotel where I can serve my customers a variety of food items and earn more money per day than I do now. I want to thank GiveDirectly for all that they have done for me and for the opportunity to think beyond my ability and also have the belief that one day I will own my hotel and better the life of my family members."
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almost 2 years ago
Dama
received a $27 sixth payment.
"With all the difficulties I face in life, I pray that one day I might be able to overcome them. I have five children and one of them is disabled; the rest are really struggling to make ends meet for themselves and their families. I currently do not have a stable job and the only thing I desire most is to operate my own business. I want to start selling vegetables to my locals so that I get profit and ensure that all my grandchildren are in school and complete their studies with good grades and on timely bases. I also want to be stable financially so that I stop boring money from my neighbors when I lack something to eat."
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almost 2 years ago
Ali
received a $12 initial payment.
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almost 2 years ago
Kavumbi
received a $27 sixth payment.
"In the next year and beyond, I hope to have renovated the roof of my house. I have been buying iron sheets with $10 from each cash transfer. After successfully repairing the roof, I wish to venture into livestock keeping so that I can accumulate enough wealth before the cash program comes to an end. Owning livestock will help me support my family’s needs like food and school fees. "
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almost 2 years ago
Sidi
received a $27 sixth payment.
"My spouse, two children, and I moved into my brother-in-law’s house after ours collapsed, where we have been staying to date. After many years, I am excited at the prospect of building my house, courtesy of cash transfers from Give Directly. When I started receiving my cash transfers, I prioritized saving for this project even if it would cost my family a few meals. The aim is to accumulate at least $500 to start buying construction materials like bricks or building poles, and iron sheets. Then, I will hire a mason later to build a two-room house for my family. "
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