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.
Dorine's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Dorine received a $468 third payment.
"Initially, I lived in a semi-permanent house-with walls smeared with clay and cow dung. It was full of dust and this could make us suffer from dust related diseases till I received my third transfer and constructed a better house-a 40 iron-sheet house where I currently live more comfortably."
Elisha's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Elisha received a $468 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer in buying 3 cows which I later sold when my son had an accident. I took him for treatment but unfortunately he passed on."
Mark's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Mark received a $468 third payment.
"I spent most of the third transfer to buy two cow-bulls for farming this will save me from using my own hand to cultivate my farm. The remaining balance l spent to two sacks of maize."
Monica's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Monica received a $468 third payment.
"I spent most of the transfer to buy dairy-cow to get milk from it and sell it to the community. I also spent the transfer to furniture and to fix steel door and window in my new house, the remaining balance l spent to buy one sack of maize."
Grace's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Grace received a $468 third payment.
"I never knew that I could one day live in a dust-free house, a healthier life. I never knew that one day I would own a cow and finally I never knew that my children would go to school. I have achieved all these courtesy of Give Directly. If it were not the transfers, these would still be a dream in my life."
Lucas's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Lucas received a $468 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on buying a cow which I am keeping for milk. I then bought a solar lighting system and a television which uses solar energy to keep up with current news during this electioneering period. I then spent the rest on farming by paying laborers and buying seeds to planting my farm."
Dennis's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Dennis received a $468 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on buying a new sofa set because I did not have any seats in my house and when guests came they had no where to seat. I also bought an ox that will be assisting me in ploughing and a cow for milking. I then put the rest in farming which I am hoping to do well and give me a good yield."
Barack's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Barack received a $468 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on purchasing a set of sofa to furnish my living room which had well been constructed by the second transfer. The move for these seats has increased my self esteem and confidence to welcome visitors at my home. Additionally, my life has become more luxurious and admirable to many. Other than the seats, I purchased a cow that I intend to raise for to cater for my son's future education."
Benard's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Benard received a $468 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on completing the construction of my house which I had began with my second transfer. I fitted all the windows and doors and plastered the whole house. I can attest today that I live in a palace considering the kind of a house I possessed before. Besides that, I purchased a dairy cow with hopes that it will reproduce one day and provide me with milk."
Hellen's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Hellen received a $468 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on investing in dairy farming. I purchased a cow that was mature enough to start reproducing any time soon. After several reproductions I expected to own quite a number of dairy cows that would supply me with enough milk for sale and beef to be supplied to the butcheries around. My other intention is to establish a slaughter house and and secure all beef supply tenders in the whole county. Through these, I believe I shall have eradicated poverty completely in my life as per organisation's objectives."
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