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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Quirino's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Quirino received a $467 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I have been in position to settle school fees for my 3 children. Paying school fees in time has given me enough time to plan for next term's fees. Secondly, I have bought a cow that I believe will help me with the educatio of my children in future. Previously, I didn't have enough money to always settle my children's school fees in time."
Beldina's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Beldina received a $22 sixteenth payment.
"My plan for the next six months, I am planning to buy a cow. This will be an investment for my grandchildren and help raise money to pay for their school fees. When the number increases, I will have a herd of cows which I can sell and raise money to pay for their fees and needs."
Helen's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Helen received a $22 twelfth payment.
"In the next six months, I would want to buy a cow. I will use it as a remembrance for what GD did to my life and as an investment for my family. I know it will reproduce and hence the number will increase. I can be able to sell some to raise money to handle other needs in the family."
Keletesia's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Keletesia received a $467 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have cleared all the debts that were bothering me. I am happy because I nolonger have debts to worry about. In addition to this I have constructed a nice kitchen."
Robert's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Robert received a $467 initial payment.
"Currently, the biggest difference in my daily life is being happy. This is because I see my permant house getting complete and I will be relieved from the burden of yearly renovating my grass thatched house that I am still using at the moment which in the long run is expensive as compared to having my iron roofed house."
Paul's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Paul received a $467 initial payment.
"The moment I received my money, I felt so happy and anxious that I thanked God for his grace."
Leah's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Leah received a $22 sixteenth payment.
"I expect to have increased the base of my income sources by buying a cow for milk production. I also will have established a poultry farm. My abilities to meet my daily needs and those of my family will be greater. In the next six months, I am confident that the money I received from GiveDirectly will have caused me to do more in my cereals and potato business."
Suslia's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Suslia received a $248 second payment.
"In the next six months, I want to start a cereal business. I know through this, I will have a stable source of income to help me raise money to meet my needs. I would not want to struggle to get the money as before. I would want to see a change in my financial life."
Salome's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Salome received a $248 second payment.
"In the next months, I am planning to improve my poultry business by investing more and putting more concentration on the business. I have realized that its a viable project that can really bring a huge change in my household."
Septer's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Septer received a $248 second payment.
"My plan in the next six months is to start a business which will help me an extra income from the ones my parents give me every month. I would want to be financially independent and handle my issues without seeking help from my parents anymore."