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.
Judith's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Judith received a $477 third payment.
"I bought a power saw with the last transfer because we did not have astable income. Being that my husband had experience in running power saw machine we thought it was a good idea to invest in it so that we can earn income out of it."
Mary's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Mary received a $477 third payment.
"I bought iron sheets that I used to build my new house because the one we were staying in was almost collapsing due to heavy rain since it was a mud house.I also bought house hold items."
Lucia's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Lucia received a $254 initial payment.
"In the next six months, I expect my life to be very luxurious and full of comfort. I expect my family's standard of living to move several steps higher."
Jeremiah's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Jeremiah received a $477 third payment.
"I bought iron sheets that I used to built my house because we had a small house that could not comfortably accommodate my growing family. I also bought food for family consumption."
George's family
access_time over 6 years ago
George received a $480 third payment.
"I used the money I received from Give Directly to build a new house because OI had a small house that could not fit my large family furthemore it was hectic mantaining."
Ruth's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Ruth received a $477 third payment.
"The best way to use the cash was to buy a second hand motorbike together with my husband. Initially, my husband used to work for someone who used to pay him some little income. In order to improve our lifestyle, we opted to get our own motorbike."
Maurice's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Maurice received a $477 third payment.
"I had not paid dowry since I got married because I could not afford so when I received the third transfer I used it to pay my wife's dowry."
Rosemary's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Rosemary received a $477 third payment.
"I used my third transfer to buy sand and cement that I used to plaster my house because the floor was too dusty.I also bought maize for family consumption."
Irine's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Irine received a $477 third payment.
"I used the money I received from Give directly to buy building materials that I'm planning to use to build a bigger house. My house is too small and at the same time, it is in bad condition part of it has already fallen off."
Simion's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Simion enrolled.
"The achievement I am proudest of is the land I bought back in 2002.I have planted tea in this piece of land and that is what has helped me educate my children and feed my family so far."