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.
Siyala's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Siyala received a $367 second payment.
"Life is different, if it happened that I did not get the transfer I wouldnt have afforded to buy the goat that I bought and also, I wouldn't have money to improve my house."
Esther's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Esther received a $380 initial payment.
"I have spent the transfers on maize and bought furniture as well. I have also started collecting building materials because I want to build a house."
Mainatu's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Mainatu received a $367 second payment.
"Give directly does everything well, it has helped us alot by giving us money, I don't know how much to thank this organization."
Magiret's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Magiret received a $367 second payment.
"GiveDirectly does everything well, this organization has helped us fight against poverty."
Jackline's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Jackline received a $491 second payment.
"I used the second transfer to buy an ingenious dairy cow to produce milk for both domestic and commercial purposes. I have been longing to own one since we usually buy milk and this is very expensive to me since I currently do not have any source of income. I also bought five hens and food for my family."
Kadzo's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Kadzo received a $491 second payment.
"I spent $450 to purchase a second-hand motorbike for my husband so that he may have his own motorbike for taxi business. Previously, he had been working using our neighbour's motorbike which he had to pay some amount every evening. In addition, I used $100 to start a small business of selling second-hand clothes within my village. I am now able to earn a profit of $50 within two weeks something changed my life for the better."
Makondetsa's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Makondetsa enrolled.
"Firstly I am so happy to be enrolled into the program. The money will help me to seek medical care and to buy wheelchair. I was diagnosed with stroke, in May 2020 and since then my whole life has been completely changed. I rely on my wife for movement and with her age, it's very difficult to carry me everywhere. The wheelchair will help me to go on places that I used to go before stroke but it's unfortunate that I can not farm. Receiving this money, will meant bringing my problems to end."
Elina's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Elina enrolled.
"The money will allow me and my family to move from this mountainous place to buy a more fertile land for agri-business. I would like to buy house furniture, such as matress, clothes, beddings and food."
Jumwa's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Jumwa received a $508 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that through the t4asfer, I was able to acquire a dairy cow which I am currently keeping in my homestead. This is what I have been yearning to own for years but becasue of financial constraints I can not afford it. I used to depend on odd jobs with meager income and fending for my family was even a challenge, therefore purchasing a cow using my own cash was not possible at all. How the dream is now accomplished and I am optimistic that in few months to come I will be getting plenty of liters of milk which will be for my family consumption and the remaining liters for commercial purposes. The money that I will be getting from this business will empower me to provide for my family without straining. Also as time goes by, the cows will multiply which means I will be able to accomplish all my dreams rapidly."
Kadzo's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Kadzo received a $508 initial payment.
"For all those years I have been living in a poverty life more so my house, it was very small and in very critical condition. Some of its walls and collapsed and its roof could leak excessively whenever it could rain. During that period, I used to seek assistance from my neighbors whose houses were quite far from my home. This was so tiring and stressful at but I knew God will see us through someday and no situation is permanent in life. Therefore after receiving my cash transfers I had to prioritize constructing a decent spacious house. I am now happy becasue after all, what I went through during these days has come to an end. We are now living peacefully as a family under one roof which makes the biggest difference in my life."