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.
Elsah's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Elsah enrolled.
"Receiving this money is going to uplift my family as a whole, our lives is going to change for the better. My first plan is to cement my house with is money. Secondly , my first born child is almost transiting to secondary school and I want to save part of the money to pay her fees. Education is key as you know."
Elizabeth's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Elizabeth received a $482 second payment.
"I spent the larger part of my second transfer on buying a dairy cow and I am happy that I have my own livestock. I paid dowry for son hence I have reunited my son with his long gone wife. I have also enrolled my granchild to a high school since she had passed her end year primary education.I bought one bag of maize to feed on with my family and paid medical bills for my husband who is ailing due to old age."
Consolata's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Consolata enrolled.
"Receiving this money means that my two daughters in the university will complete their education without interruption."
Caren's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Caren received a $482 second payment.
"I spent the larger part of my second transfer on buying a dairy cow and a sheep hence I am soo happy since I have my own assets and from this assets I am guaranteed of my children education hence after they have reproduced I can sell some to pay school fees for my children.I also paid school fees for my child who is in high as well."
Everline's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Everline enrolled.
"I shall be able to complete paying school fees for my son who is in his final year of secondary education, in addition I hope to extend my current house to a reasonable size."
Charles's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Charles received a $482 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am stress free since I have settled the burden of paying school fees for my sons who are in high school. This is the greatest achievement that GiveDirectly has made it for me and I will always be greatful to them for seeing my sons through their education. "
Mary's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Mary received a $482 second payment.
"When I received my second transfer, I enrolled my daughter in form 1 with the whole of it. I anticipate that she will be able to help us out of poverty once she acquire education and employment."
Margaret's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Margaret enrolled.
"My biggest hardship is paying school fees for my children who are in primary school.My income is very little and i have to work extra hard so that one day my children can get better education. "
Susan's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Susan enrolled.
"I am so happy because Givedirectly has come the realization of new hope in my life since my house is in bad condition and this affects my family especially during rainy season,The amount will help me renovate my house and live comfortably with my family. I will be in a position to pay college fees for my child who finished high school but couldn't proceed with education due to lack of money.The money will also help me boost my business and make more profit hence enough food for my family."
Monica's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Monica enrolled.
"This transfer will help my children in pursuing further education,which has been my long term dream."
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