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.
Everlyne's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Everlyne enrolled.
"Receiving this money means that I will straight a way buy oxen for ploughing. Right now we are using hand hoes for digging and we cannot dig large piece of land. With oxen, you can plough abig portion of the garden compared to using a hand hoe."
Magdalen's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Magdalen enrolled.
"When I receive this money, I will use it to finnish the construction of the house. Currently we are occupying an incomplete house because we ran short of funds. I will also buy some bulls and an ox-plough for agriculture which is our main source of income. Apparently we are just hiring bulls and the Ox-plough from other people which is costly. So when we buy ours, we shall save some money and at the same time hire it out which will boost our income."
Ruth's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Ruth received a $22 sixteenth payment.
"In the next six months, I expect my poultry to be bigger and doing better than now hence will have better income for both basic and household needs. I will have opened a saving plan account and I expect to have kicked off the savings from extra money from eggs sales, little that remains from Givedirectly monthly transfer and farming and this will be my happiness since I know as I grow older I will be in need of more money for my upkeep."
Idi's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Idi enrolled.
"My ex-wife seperated with me living behind 4 children and I'm the one taking care of them single handedly. Its time I feel I need a companion to help me raise the children my ex-wife left. So, when I receive this money, I will use it for marriage arrangements to help me get another woman. I will use it to get dowry."
Jane's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Jane enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I have faced is lack of money to sustain myself properly. I still nurse injuries caused by my ex-husband and this also requires money."
Joshua's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Joshua enrolled.
"On my usual day, I wake up at 6:30am, I take a shower, have breakfast and then I leave for work at construction sites. I arrive at my workplace at 8:00am until 5:00pm in the evening when I return back home. I take a shower, relax with friends and eat in a nearby hotel. I then head back home at 9:00pm and retire to sleep. In my free time I like to relax with my friends where our group is located, as we chat and talk about life."
Antony's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Antony enrolled.
"My ambition is to join the armed forces in the military. I had a passion of joining military since I was young. My parents would take me to national events and I would see military parades which made me have an interest of joining the discipline forces. I felt motivated to serving my country and protect our borders against external aggression. In my country many youth yearn for this job and has become a major source of employment. Having this job comes with alot of privileges with a good pay. I will be able to access government services at ease, I will also be assured of getting monthly salary and this will improve my standard of living. I will be able to provide for my family with basic needs such as food, clothing and shelter."
Sharon's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Sharon enrolled.
"Receiving this money will help me do more of dairy farming.I will buy one dairy cow to add to the one I have.I will also pay school fees for my children.My child will be joining secondary school next year and I ought to be ready for it.I need to have saved enough by the end of the year."
Sheilachelangat's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Sheilachelangat enrolled.
"Dairy farming is the biggest occupation people engage in within our location. This is because the climatic condition favour the same. I have always wished to raise some dairy cattle in my farm but i haven't been able to realise this dream due to lack of finances. I therefore plan to use money from Gd to buy two cows then use the remaining part of the money to furnish my house and buy household items and furniture."
Maina's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Maina enrolled.
"Receiving this money will help me add stock to my shop.I have a small shop and I had a plan of extending and stocking it more.I am also planning to buy a dairy cow to add to the two that I have.This will help boost my income."