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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.
Kahindi's family
access_time 1 year ago
Kahindi received a $23 fourteenth payment.
"In the future, I aim to build a larger house to host visiting relatives and friends, particularly during holidays and family events. My current two-roomed house is too small to accommodate my relatives. This expansion will greatly contribute to fostering lasting relationships with my relatives, as they will feel welcome to visit without concern for space. I am delighted with the financial support from GiveDirectly and am confident that I can realize my next dream with the assistance of these transfers."
Dama's family
access_time 1 year ago
Dama received a $23 tenth payment.
"Completing the construction of the new house is my top priority, as it will allow my husband, two children, and me to move in and put an end to the challenges we faced from the rain and property damage. The financial support has been crucial, as I wouldn't have been able to build the new house without it. I am delighted to own a better house than the previous one, and I couldn't have achieved this without the support I received."
Kitsao's family
access_time 1 year ago
Kitsao received a $23 tenth payment.
"My goal is to further expand my herd of goats, aiming to reach a minimum of forty goats in the coming years. Currently, I possess eight goats obtained through the cash transfers. I am aware that these livestock assets will play a crucial role in wealth creation, generating income even after the conclusion of the cash transfers. Despite potential challenges in meeting other needs, I am committed to ensuring that I acquire at least one goat from every subsequent transfer to support my long-term financial stability."
Omar's family
access_time 1 year ago
Omar received a $23 eighteenth payment.
"Looking ahead to the next year, I anticipate sending my recently completed high school son to college. He aspires to pursue a course in either medicine or law, following the release of his examination results. While I am uncertain about the financial feasibility of these courses, I am committed to supporting him to the best of my ability. I firmly believe that his college education will open opportunities for stable and well-paying employment, ultimately uplifting both him and the family from poverty."
Mwanajuma's family
access_time 1 year ago
Mwanajuma received a $23 twenty-sixth payment.
"As a housewife, my primary dependency is on my husband for family provision. While I engage in selling snacks at school sometimes, my income is limited in supporting our needs, particularly education for our two children. Therefore, my goal is to broaden my income sources through livestock rearing. Presently, I own poultry, including chickens and turkeys, acquired through the cash transfers. I aspire to sell some of these poultry to eventually purchase a dairy cow. The potential benefits of dairy cattle include covering school fees through the sale of offspring and generating income from milk sales."
Salama's family
access_time 1 year ago
Salama received a $23 twenty-second payment.
"My focus is on livestock ownership, considering it a key strategy for the future. I believe that even after the cessation of cash transfers, livestock will not only serve as a legacy of the funds but also as a valuable source of income. Specifically, my interest lies in goat farming due to their higher survival rate compared to other livestock, particularly poultry. I am currently grateful for the two goats I have, and my goal is to continually expand the herd whenever an opportunity arises."
Thomas's family
access_time 1 year ago
Thomas received a $23 eighteenth payment.
"Now that I have recently completed the construction of my house, with only the door pending, my new goal is to invest the cash transfers in livestock rearing. As I work as a herdsman, this endeavor aligns with my experience and motivation to own livestock, particularly goats. By raising these animals, I envision the potential to sell them in times of need, providing a source of income even after the cash transfers conclude. The goats, as they reproduce and increase in number, will serve as a valuable and sustainable economic asset for the future."
Lucky's family
access_time 1 year ago
Lucky received a $23 tenth payment.
"I aspire to build a new house. The current living conditions, in a small, temporary one-room dwelling, are inconvenient for prolonged occupation. My vision entails constructing a new house with two rooms, and I am grateful that the cash transfers have allowed me to steadily acquire building materials, particularly iron sheets. As I accumulate the necessary resources, I plan to hire someone to construct the new house for me. Additionally, my goal is to enroll in college next year to undergo welding training. Saving $10 every month, I am committed to affording my tuition, recognizing and relieving the financial strain my father already experiences with household expenses."
Makwasi's family
access_time 1 year ago
Makwasi received a $613 initial payment.
"Now I feel I have some assets that can easily be sold in case I have any emergency at home"
Namalike's family
access_time 1 year ago
Namalike received a $613 initial payment.
"Cow,such that we start taking milk as a family"