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.
Joseph's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Joseph received a $22 fourteenth payment.
"I expect my life to change in the next six months in that I will be having a sheep or goat. This is because I would want to have tangible evidence of the change GD brought to my life. I will use it as an investment for my family."
Kazungu's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Kazungu received a $515 second payment.
"Right now I have a good flow of money because I am able to buy at least three cows at once which I then sell after some time at a reasonable profit. Previously I could only buy one cow because that is all I could afford at that time."
Josphine's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Josphine received a $514 second payment.
"Comparing my life now and how it would have been without receiving the transfers from GiveDirectly has a lot of differences. My life has really improved in many ways which would not have happened without these transfers. I now have livestock to keep, my children's school fees are cleared and also farming has improved. If I had not received these transfers, I would still be struggling with casual labor and even paying school fees would have led to selling the small piece of land we have. We are thankful to GiveDirectly for the much support they offered us."
Jenifer's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Jenifer received a $450 second payment.
"This financial support has enabled me get additional piece of land that is going to increase my crop production. Furthermore, I was in position to plaster and cement the floor of my house that has made me very happy because I am now sleeping in clean house. Before receiving this transfer, I didn't have hope of completing my house and getting additional piece of land since the money I got went to pay school fees and buying foodstuffs."
Sarah's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Sarah received a $450 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I have been in position to construct an iron roofed house that is currently left with roofing, fitting a door and windows.Once my house is complete, I will be relieved from the grass thatched hut that leaks whenever it rains. In addition, I have acquired an ox that is going to ease my agriculture. Prior to receiving this cash, I used to hire oxens from other people that always made me to plant late since the oxen owners first prioritised their farms before they give them out, in so doing resulting to poor harvest."
Esther's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Esther received a $450 second payment.
"Through this finacial support, I have acquired two bulls that I believe will help me with agriculture when they are fully own. Furthermore, I paid off the debt that enabled me reposses my peice of land which the money lender had taken. Previously, I didn't have hope of getting back my piece of land from the money lender and buying livestock because the money I got was spent on paying my medical bills."
Betty's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Betty received a $450 second payment.
"My life is different in that, I have aquired a piece of land that I believe will increase my crop production. Further more, I have owned a cow that is going to help me with my children's education and milk. Previously, I had only an acre of land that couldn't produce enough harvest to support my family and didn't have a cow of my own."
Katsozi's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Katsozi received a $515 second payment.
"My life is now different from how it used to be in the past because I have been ab;e to purchase the three-wheeler machine which generates money for the family. I also managed to offset the huge school fees arrears for my child which had become such a stumbling block towards his advancement in his education ladder."
John's family
access_time over 5 years ago
John received a $22 fourteenth payment.
"I expect to save and start up a poultry rearing business to help in the generation of income for the family. By the end of the six months, I shall have saved and bought poultry for rearing for the financial security of the family. I look forward to having the main source of income for the family."
Nerrice's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Nerrice received a $516 second payment.
"Life has changed because I have been able to purchase livestock which according to me is such an asset that will generate more money for me in the future. I will no longer use the handheld plow which is always very hectic."