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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Margaret's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Margaret enrolled.
"I have always wished to pursue a teaching course but due to financial constraints, this wish has always remained to be a dream. I have tried all manner of jobs to raise income to pay for my tuition but all efforts have been in vain. My husband does not earn much and so the little that we get, we contribute towards taking care of our children. From the experience that I have had and the large amount required to complete the whole course, I plan to invest my transfer first so that It may continuously generate income to sustain not only my education but also other household needs. We have a parcel of land in Bandari centre and with the transfer, we plan to construct rental rooms whose front yard will double up as a general shop that I will be managing for starters. The center is a central point hosting students and teachers who rent rooms to be nearer to the institution hence the reassurance of getting readily available market to boost my investment thus enabling me to accomplish my life time dream without any more financial struggles."
Angella's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Angella enrolled.
"When I receive this money, I will renovate the house and addan extension to it. I will als use part of it to buy food at home."
Harriet's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Harriet enrolled.
"When I receive this money, I will buy some land and partly pay for my children's school dues."
John's family
access_time over 5 years ago
John enrolled.
"When I receive this money, I will start some projects i trained in like making soap and chalk."
Sarah's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Sarah received a $253 second payment.
"I will make a plan on how to buy building materials so that by the end of around four months, I should be able to build a new house. I live in a very small house whose walls have been wearing off from time to time and today it is at risk of collapsing if nothing is done about it in the near future."
Ketula's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Ketula received a $445 second payment.
"My life is different in that, I have owned cows and replaced house hold items that had got burnt in my house. I have a peaceful mind because I paid all the debts that I had and also paid the medical expenses for treating my daughter's. I couldn't have saved my daughter's life had I not recieved this money and at my old age I wouldn't have owned the cows I currently have."
Loy's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Loy received a $445 second payment.
"Through this support I was able to under gone surgery that has improved my health. I would have not under gone surgery had I not recieved this transfer from GiveDirectly because it costed a lot of money that I didn't have in person. I would have lost my life."
Esther's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Esther received a $445 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I have owned 2 piglets that I intend to keep for my children's education. I am also having new beddings, a water drum, four jerry cans and I was able to seek proper medical treatment for myself and children with this transfer. Previously , I used to sell the tittle food I had for paying medical bills and school fees."
David's family
access_time over 5 years ago
David received a $253 second payment.
"I expect to live a different life because right now I am in search of a job particularly driving jobs. I have been jobless for some time now but I think its time to change the narrative and become employed as a full-time driver."
Eresi's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Eresi enrolled.
"Recieving this money means that I will be able to use it for varnishing my house. I shall plaster and cement the house using this transfers."