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.
Apolot's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Apolot received a $466 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is general happiness for i now even dress better. "
Richard's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Richard enrolled.
"The achievement I am proudest of is when I bought a motorcycle from small scale farming. I employed someone to operate it commercially and would earn a living from that. I am very proud of that."
Alex's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Alex enrolled.
"The achievement I am proudest of is building my permanent house. Previously, I was staying in a grass thatched house but now, I am in a big, spacious and decent house where I am secure. It is one of the best houses in the village and it makes me proud."
Yvanita's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Yvanita enrolled.
"The achievement I am proudest of is educating my two daughters. I became a widow while still young and meeting family needs was a tough struggle. From peasant faming and sisal weaving, I managed to pay their school fees. They are currently employed and earn a living from their educational struggle. I am very proud of that."
Anyango's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Anyango enrolled.
"The achievement I am proudest of would be successfully completing my ECD certificate course. From my little wages, I managed to pay my school fees, meet family needs and now have attained my certificate in Early Childhood Education. I am glad that one time I will secure formal employment of my profession."
Jotham's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Jotham received a $5 initial payment.
"I want to start a rearing business. I want to buy goats and sheep at a tender age and sell them after they have matured. This will help me earn a living."
Joyce's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Joyce received a $5 initial payment.
"My new goals that I didn't have before receiving the transfer is starting a cereal business that can give me a sustainable income. I also want to change my diet by eating well since I will be having a sustainable income from my business."
David's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
David received a $23 second payment.
"Currently I do not have any new goal."
Mary's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Mary received a $5 initial payment.
"My life is currently different from how it could have been had I never received the transfer in that, I have a lot of peace because I have hope of getting money from GD monthly hence I will be able to achieve my goals."
Meshak's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Meshak received a $5 initial payment.
"My new goal is to save part of the monthly transfers so that I can buy a cow that will remind me of Give Directly even when the program is over."