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.
Harriet's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Harriet received a $112 initial payment.
"I spent my first transfer on buying a cow to rear so that me and my family we start taking some milk."
James's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
James received a $112 initial payment.
"Ok, a mattress, bed and two goats! I spent my first transfer on a mattress, bed because I did not have them totally. I also bought two goats hoping that I can sell them after sometime for a cow. I feel happy!"
Sophia's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Sophia received a $481 second payment.
"I used a good part of the money to buy a cow that will be giving me milk for sale hence an additional source of income. "
Faiza's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Faiza received a $481 second payment.
"I spent a huge portion of the amount to buy a cow for ploughing."
John's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
John received a $481 second payment.
"I used a significant percentage of the money to buy cows for ploughing.Before i used to hire casual labourers to help me plough my farm, this was always expensive for me. "
Sarah's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Sarah received a $481 second payment.
"I bought furniture since the ones I had earlier are broken . I also bought a cow and a sheep to use as remembrance of Give Directly for improving the status of my life and the rest I used to buy food and mattress. The one (mattress) I had was very old and worn out but now I do enjoy my sleep because of the new one I bought."
Magret's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Magret received a $481 second payment.
"When I received my second transfer , I used the larger amount to pay school fees for my daughter who had arrears in school. Education is the best inheritance a parent can give to her child. I am happy for that. I used the remaining amount to buy a cow that I hope eventually will provide me with milk."
Jecinter's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Jecinter received a $481 second payment.
"I used my second transfer to buy cow to start dairy farming which will enable me have a source of income. I used the remaining portion to pay school fee for my children and also bought household items."
Isaiah's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Isaiah received a $481 second payment.
"I bought two cows and paid bride price for my wife whom I have lived with for five years. I used the remaining portion to refurbish my house and also bought household items."
Sylvia's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Sylvia received a $481 second payment.
"I spent most of my transfers on buying materials and constructing a house. I spent some of my transfer on buying a cow and two goats. I spent the remaining money on food and buying utensils. My life has improved because I now have a house and animals to rear."
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