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.
Maria's family
access_time 1 year ago
Maria enrolled.
"We are a family of 8, and don't have a toilet or a place to relieve ourselves. It's embarrassing having to depend on our neighbor's facilities. This means even when we have visitors, we have to ask our neighbors for help to use their toilet. It's also risky sharing with many people, it can lead to diseases. I am always worried of where to go next, this has affected our lives."
Everlyne's family
access_time 1 year ago
Everlyne received a $347 second payment.
"As a mother of two children who prepares and sells food to meet our daily needs, I've always aspired to be in a position where I can always support my kids and ensure that they have access to the basics of life and education. My dream has always been to own a shop in my village where I can sell groceries and other household items. On receiving the Second transfer, I used $200 to finish building a shop that I had started building with the first transfer. I then put aside $300 to add on my savings from my cooking business to purchase stock for the shop. I am certain that I will have enough stock to have my shop up and running by 1st December. With this I am excited to know that my dreams are coming to reality and my children’s future are being secured"
Eliza's family
access_time 1 year ago
Eliza enrolled.
"Housing is the challenge I am currently facing in life. I am living in a two room house with a grass roof that was blown away by strong winds some months ago. I borrowed rusted iron sheets from neighbors so as to cover the roof but the house still leaks heavily during rain season. Mostly when it rains during night hours I spend sleepless night. This has affected my children healthy."
Joyce's family
access_time 1 year ago
Joyce enrolled.
"Lack of reliable source of income is the challenge I am currently facing in life. I am a widow doing casual jobs making a very little income per month which caters mostly for food. I have six children schooling and they have a collective school fees balance of $ 300. This has made them miss class and affect their performance."
Dama's family
access_time 1 year ago
Dama enrolled.
"Housing is the challenge I am currently facing in life. I am a widow living with my two sons where one is mental challenged. I am aged and I only rely on family and when it is a dry season then I depend on my son for food and other necessities. The house has a grass roof and it leaks very much during rains season. The rains affects my healthy."
Kadzo's family
access_time 1 year ago
Kadzo received a $360 second payment.
"GiveDirectly is doing well is uplifting people's standard of living. What I have seen now in my life and in my village, is nothing short of unique and sustainable development. My point of view is for GiveDIrectly to continue giving cash Directly"
Elizabeth's family
access_time 1 year ago
Elizabeth received a $347 second payment.
"In my own opinion, GiveDirectly do well in uplifting the life of people by giving the cash directly. The program of giving money directly contributes to high living standards, creating a tangible impact. At the moment I have no further recommendation rather than to encourage GiveDirectly ] to continue doing what they are currently doing"
Benson's family
access_time 1 year ago
Benson received a $295 third payment.
"In the coming years, I put my focus on securing a sustainable future for my children. I am looking forward to investing my efforts in vegetable farming. I am planning to rent land in Kipterkech because of its water availability, which presents an optimal environment for cultivating high-quality vegetables through irrigation. Additionally, I hope to start buying and selling of chicken business, the scarcity of chicken trading opportunities in the area positions my venture as a unique and potentially lucrative opportunity. Collaborating with neighbors who rear chickens allows me to access resources and establish a reliable supply chain. Through a dedicated commitment to modern farming and exploring the untapped potential in chicken trading, I hope to create a legacy of sustainable prosperity and provide a comfortable life for my family."
Thabu's family
access_time 1 year ago
Thabu received a $23 eighteenth payment.
"I have had many desires, but financial constraints, especially from school fees for my five children, have hindered them. My house is on the verge of collapsing from the ongoing rains, but I have not been able to save funds for construction. Additionally, I have always wanted to own livestock like goats to grow wealth that could support the needs of my family. Despite the current tight financial constraints, I hope to set aside some funds to build another house and start rearing livestock."
Rodah's family
access_time 1 year ago
Rodah received a $295 third payment.
"In my perspective, GiveDirectly has truly excelled in providing generous support through the transfers. The impact on our village has been nothing short of remarkable, with beneficiaries making substantial investments that promise to lift them from the grips of poverty. Personally, I am immensely grateful it allowed me to realize a dream that once felt unattainable—I now own two cows. This ownership of cattle holds profound significance in my life as I am optimistic that these cows will serve as catalysts in enabling me to provide the very best for my daughter. The gratitude I feel towards GiveDirectly is heartfelt, as their support has not only made a tangible difference but has instilled a sense of hope and empowerment for a brighter future. Thank you, GiveDirectly, for being an agent of positive change in our lives."