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.
Decla's family
access_time 2 years ago
Decla received a $427 second payment.
"In the coming year, I intend to outfit my children who will be starting new classes at the beginning of the school year. My attention is currently focused on my sixth-grade daughter. Because her current school is in transition, the students are expected to obtain a new school uniform as well as other school requirements. This requires more money, which I believe I will be able to raise through my current casual labor in nearby farms."
Esther's family
access_time 2 years ago
Esther received a $442 initial payment.
"The most significant difference in my daily life is the renovation of my house, which is now leak-free and no longer requires minor repairs. We are currently enjoying a large room where all of our visitors sleep. I am grateful for GiveDirectly's support and hope to accomplish much with the second transfer."
Agness's family
access_time 2 years ago
Agness received a $427 second payment.
"In the coming year, I hope to restart my small shop business which collapsed one year ago. I was forced to use all the capital that was running it to support the secondary education of the kid. In addition, accomplishing this will realize my dream of becoming self-reliant because I will no longer depend on my spouse for every family's financial needs."
Sidi's family
access_time 2 years ago
Sidi received a $427 second payment.
"Givedirectly did well in sending cash transfers direct to all poor households in our village. Through the transfer, I am happy that our kids are enjoying their right to good education. In addition, the training that we were taken through during the enrollment stages helped us in making wise choices on how to better of life. I feel that no area that needs improvement in terms of Givedirectly processes."
Lawrence's family
access_time 2 years ago
Lawrence received a $240 second payment.
"I hope to complete plastering of my house"
Sylvester's family
access_time 2 years ago
Sylvester received a $240 second payment.
"Givedirectly is helping us alleviate poverty"
Nyonnio's family
access_time 2 years ago
Nyonnio received a $240 third payment.
"I wish to move in my house soon"
Mateso's family
access_time 2 years ago
Mateso received a $427 second payment.
"As of now, life is not easy. Things are tough due to the high inflation of commodities in the country but I am grateful that I am alive. I aim to start a shop where I will be selling fast-moving items such as foodstuff. This shop will be my investment. To achieve this, I am saving a few coins from charcoal burning which is the main source of income I have. Even though it is an unreliable job, I am optimistic about succeeding in my plans."
Katsuheni's family
access_time 2 years ago
Katsuheni received a $427 second payment.
"GiveDirectly has uplifted the lives of many community members and ensured that they move out of the pathetic situations they were in. On my side, I had never dreamt of having a livestock investment in my life but GiveDirectly enabled me. I am also thankful because the organization empowered me to get an investment. All these could not be possible if it were not for GiveDirectly. So far, I cannot fault GiveDirectly because I am satisfied that it does well and it did commendable work."
Kadzo's family
access_time 2 years ago
Kadzo received a $214 second payment.
"GiveDirectly is a unique organization that is devoted to uplifting the livelihood of people. Through the transfers which I received, I did things that seemed impossible because I had no money. Before getting the transfer, the children and I used to sleep on the floor since we did not have beds. It was pathetic. Currently, I am happy since they sleep well in their beds. Using the first transfer, I managed to buy two beds and two mattresses for them. They are also very happy that they enjoy their sleep nowadays unlike before."