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.
Wesley's family
access_time almost 5 years ago
Wesley received a $518 second payment.
"My life is different than how it would have been had I nit received the transfer because I am about to cement my house. This will make it more permanent and cleaning will have been made easier. Also, I am a proud owner of a dairy cow. I believe that it will be calving very soon and my family will always have enough milk for consumption and sale."
Caroline's family
access_time almost 5 years ago
Caroline received a $518 second payment.
"My life is different than how it would have been had I not received the transfer because I am one step a head in life. First I have been able to build a spacious house for my family that can accommodate us comfortably. Also, I own an asset that I can rely on in case of a financial crisis. All this would have taken ages for me to accomplish had it not have been for GiveDirectly."
Carolibe's family
access_time almost 5 years ago
Carolibe received a $518 second payment.
"My life is different than how it would have been had I not received the transfer because In am every busy and I do not depend on my husband for everything. This is because I have been using the profits from our shop and maize shelling business to meet some of our daily basic needs. Due to this, my spouse has been able to save some money monthly and we will invest this savings in our children's education."
Linner's family
access_time almost 5 years ago
Linner received a $518 second payment.
"My life is different than how it would have been had I not received the transfer because I have been able to clear school fees arrears for my son. Due to this, he has been able to continue with his education without any interruptions. My children have a new set of school uniforms and this has made them happier and more motivated to work harder in school."
Tabrobgoi's family
access_time almost 5 years ago
Tabrobgoi received a $518 second payment.
"My life is different than how it would have been had I not received the transfer because I have the sheep that I can lean on in case of any thing. This are also assets that increase in number within a shorter period of time since they have shorter gestation period."
Faith's family
access_time almost 5 years ago
Faith received a $518 second payment.
"My life is different that how it would have been had I not received the transfer because I have been able to build a house that I am intending to use for business. This business will be my source of income aside farming. Owning the sheep are also of great importance to me since they are assets that I can rely on in case of financial challenges."
Alice's family
access_time almost 5 years ago
Alice received a $518 second payment.
"My life is different from how it would have been had I never received the transfer because I now have access to clean water. I use the tank that I bought using the transfer to harvest rainwater and use it for domestic purposes. Due to this, I no longer go to the river to fetch water for use."
Winny's family
access_time almost 5 years ago
Winny received a $518 second payment.
"My life is currently different than how it would have been had I nit received the transfer because I have a good kitchen. The previous one was old and grass thatched and its roof was always leaking. Due to this, I always felt the need to build another one I was unable to due to lack of resources. Also, I had not been able to raise the amount that I needed for its renovation."
Gladys's family
access_time almost 5 years ago
Gladys received a $518 second payment.
"My life is different than how it would have been had I nit received the transfer in that I always have access to clean water. This is because the transfers enabled me to acquire a water tank that I currently use to harvest rain water for domestic use. Also, I now live in a tiled house hence dusting it is always easier and less time consuming."
Daniel's family
access_time almost 5 years ago
Daniel received a $518 second payment.
"My life is different than how it would have been had I not received the transfer because I no longer buy milk like I used to before. This has been possible since I was able to use the transfer to buy a dairy cow and it has calved already. Also, this is an asset that I can depend on in case of a financial challenges."