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.
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Janeth's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Janeth received a $22 sixteenth payment.
"I expect my life to change in the next six months in that I will be in a position to buy all the required seeds and fertilizers to use on my farm from the money that I generate from the sales from my farm produce."
Mike's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Mike received a $22 sixteenth payment.
"In the next six months, my life will have totally changed. This is due to the fact that I will have started the business of buying and selling heifers. I will be using the income generated from this business to pay school fees for my children and to start up another income generating project for my wife to run. This will give her the opportunity to earn an income without going around the village looking for some menial jobs to do."
Joseph's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Joseph received a $22 twelfth payment.
"I expect my life to change in the next six months in that I will have the money to pay school fees for my daughter. Since I will be receiving the transfers on a monthly basis, it will be of help and I will ensure I pay her fees in advance so that she may not be sent home again. I would want her to have maximum time to study in school and get good grades."
Edna's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Edna received a $22 sixteenth payment.
"I expect my life to change in the next six months in that I will have fully devoted all my time to work on my own farm and stop the casual job. I will also have increased the number of acres for farming and this will lead to high production."
Anyonymike's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Anyonymike received a $485 third payment.
"My new goal is to make sure that I finish college. Getting money to pay school fees has been difficult and being that I am remaining with one semester to go, I would not wish to drop out of college. With help from relatives and friends, I am hopeful of finishing my course so as to get my certificate which will help me apply for jobs."
Solomon's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Solomon received a $485 third payment.
"I spent part of my transfer on boosting my business. I refurbished and added a few upholstery in the business premise in order to attract customers. I also added a new stock since the business cannot stand on its own at the moment. In addition to that, I also managed to buy food for my family and kept the remaining amount as savings. Previously, I could sell clothes to supplement my income since the business could not sustain me. Once in a while, I could look for casual jobs to supplement my income too. I feel good after boosting my business since there are signs of it becoming stable. We are already getting good profits and I thank GiveDirectly because it is because of them that the business regained its momentum."
Raphael's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Raphael received a $485 third payment.
"I had a poultry project that I had been running for quite some time but it was not doing well. The demands of the birds in our village are normally very high but I could not achieve my target. When I received my third transfer, I decided to boost my business which is now doing well. I am targeting the festive season because I am certain of selling the birds at a higher price. I really love this business because taking care of them is also easy. I know that they will be ready for sale as from the month of October. Apart from that, I also bought utensils and seats. My house is fully furnished and I am glad that it looks good. I really appreciate the impact that GiveDirectly has brought in my life."
Erick's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Erick received a $22 sixteenth payment.
"In the next six months, I expect to have more investments in farming that will be yielding more income. I will be having a heifer that would soon calve. This will translate to milk production that will enable me to get some money when I sell it to consumers and also processing plants. Additionally, I will be running a successful poultry farming. This two activities will be sources of income that will aid me in living a good life meeting all my needs and those of my family."
Monica's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Monica received a $248 second payment.
"I expect my life to change in the next six months in that I will have the resources needed to take my grandchild to college. I will want to save my transfers so that by the time my grandchild finishes secondary school, I have the money needed to cater for his college requirements."
Susan's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Susan received a $485 third payment.
"I do not have any new goal at the moment. I want to concentrate on boosting my business by expanding it and increasing the services that I currently offer to my customers. I am planning to start a massage parlor next to my salon. I aim at making my salon to be first-class beauty shop where all services can be available."