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.
Paul's family
access_time almost 5 years ago
Paul received a $527 second payment.
"My life is different than how it would have been had I not received the transfer because I have been able to buy a dairy cow which is an added asset to my household. I will depend on this in case of financial crisis. Also, my son has been able to continue with his college studies. Due to this, I believe that he will be graduating very soon."
Pilista's family
access_time almost 5 years ago
Pilista received a $527 second payment.
"My life is different from how it would have been had I not received the transfers because I have been able to build a decent and spacious house for my family. I once owned a big housing but I had to sell it so that I could use the money to pay for my medication. I had been sick for long and had ran short of money to use. Also, I have been able to buy a calf for rearing. When it reproduces, I will have milk for our consumption and for sale to earn income."
Peter's family
access_time almost 5 years ago
Peter received a $527 second payment.
"My life is different from how it would have been had I not received the transfer because I have been able to expand my dairy farming. Due to this, the income from this project has increased. I will be saving this money and use it to pay for their education."
Annah's family
access_time almost 5 years ago
Annah received a $527 second payment.
"My life is different from how it would have been had I not received the transfer because I have been able to provide good medical attention for my son. Due to this, he has been of good health nowadays and is always jovial. He has also been able to do some of the activities that he was not able to before. This has made me happier seeing his health improve as days goes by and I hope that he will soon be normal like other children."
Benard's family
access_time almost 5 years ago
Benard received a $527 second payment.
"My life is different from how it would have been had I not received the transfer. First, I would not have been able to build a spacious house for my family. Due to this, we would still be living in our small grass thatched house that could not accommodate us comfortably. Also, I would not have been able to expand my dairy farming project. Expanding this project is a financial security for me since I can easily sell the heifer whenever I am faced with financial crisis. Also, I will be using the income from this project to cater for my children's education."
Joseph's family
access_time almost 5 years ago
Joseph received a $527 second payment.
"Had it not have been for the transfers, I would have sold my dairy cow so that I can use the money to pay school fee for my children. This is because selling the cow at that moment was the only option that I had but I thank God because He had different plans for me by using GiveDirectly to change my life."
Judy's family
access_time almost 5 years ago
Judy received a $527 second payment.
"At the moment, my family feeds well unlike before. This is because we still have the stock of food that we bought using the transfers. Also, I am a proud owner of two dairy cows. Due to this, I have hopes that I will soon not be buying milk anymore. I will not only save the money I would otherwise use in buying milk but also earn an income through milk sales."
Isaia's family
access_time almost 5 years ago
Isaia received a $527 second payment.
"My life is different from how it would have been had I never received the transfer because my living standards have improved. First, my family gets a balanced diet unlike before. Also, I earn an income through the sale of milk and eggs. I use this money to cater for our basic needs."
Mary's family
access_time almost 5 years ago
Mary received a $527 second payment.
"My life is different than how it would have been had I not received the transfer because I would not have been able to finish building a house for my family. Due to this, we would still be using it the way it was. My children's education is always my priority and I had decided to prioritize it and leave behind the work of furnishing the house."
Wilson's family
access_time almost 5 years ago
Wilson received a $527 second payment.
"My life is different from how it would have been had I not received the transfer because my daughter was able to join secondary school without any problems. Had it not have been for the transfers, she would have been forced to repeat her previous class and she might have ended up being demoralized. Also, my sitting room now looks more presentable since I now have enough seats and I thank GiveDirectly for enabling me to achieve all this."