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.
Esther's family
access_time almost 5 years ago
Esther received a $482 third payment.
"I don't have a new goal at the moment. I want to continue saving. I want to buy a motorcycle or land where I can build rental houses. I am still doing research for what will work best among the two and what will be required of me to ensure that whatever I settle on becomes successful."
Dorothy's family
access_time almost 5 years ago
Dorothy received a $530 initial payment.
"When I first heard about the project Give Directly was about to launch in the baraza, I knew it was a lie. I knew they only came to waste our time and give us false hopes. I was surprised when they finally sent the money at around 10 pm. I received the mobile money message indicating they had sent me some money. I can't describe how relieved I was. I had several responsibilities that required my attention urgently. I was so so happy I would meet all these needs without taking loans." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Agnes's family
access_time almost 5 years ago
Agnes received a $450 second payment.
"In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well giving us money directly that has enabled people to build permanent houses, acquire taxi motorcycles, livestock, land. Besides, the staff reach each one to see that transfer sent was recieved. I don't see anything it hasn't done well. "
Katsenga's family
access_time almost 5 years ago
Katsenga received a $512 second payment.
"My life has changed to a great extent because I managed to build a brand new house where I now live together with my family quite comfortably. I also have a new motorbike which I use to ferry passengers at a small fee and thereby be able to generate some income on a daily basis." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Jane's family
access_time almost 5 years ago
Jane received a $512 second payment.
"My life is different because currently, I have this motorbike which generates money for the family. I also have a plan of starting a business which will also be generating more money for the family. The profits generated will go a long way in helping us meet some of the family's financial needs such as paying school fees for the kids." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Emmanuel's family
access_time almost 5 years ago
Emmanuel received a $450 second payment.
"In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done well giving us money that has enabled people to acquire livestock, taxi motorcycles, build houses, land, to uplift their livelihood which was not there before. I don't see anything it hasn't done well. "
Michael's family
access_time almost 5 years ago
Michael received a $48 eighth payment.
"Currently, my life is different from how it was in that I pay my rent easily. I can even save some amount for my ultimate goal which is to buy my own motorcycle that will enable me to work for myself. I am also glad because I have been able to take care of emergencies easily. Recently I was able to refill my gas which got finished abruptly. Thanks to GiveDirectly."
Obadiah's family
access_time almost 5 years ago
Obadiah received a $48 eighth payment.
"My new goal is to start saving. I want to buy a motorcycle because I have done research and found out that this business is a good one because people have to move from one place to another and they like a faster means of transport. Currently, I hawk in the town but the business is not doing so well. I normally sell shirts but I want a stable business where I can be assured of getting enough money by the end of the day."
Wilson's family
access_time almost 5 years ago
Wilson received a $48 eighth payment.
"My new goal is to buy a motorcycle. I want to start ferrying people and goods in order to get income. I like this business because from a friend's experience and story, I see the business to be lucrative. Nowadays, I collect garbage and we do it as a group. The income is not enough to take care of my needs and this is why I am determined to have my own business where I will be assured of money every day."
Titus's family
access_time almost 5 years ago
Titus received a $22 sixteenth payment.
"I expect my life to have changed because I will have bought a motorcycle to use in transporting my farm produce especially milk to a nearby processing plant. I will get money from the tomato and vegetable farms that I am planning to establish. The farming business is very lucrative and the market is really good. I expect it to do well and make me enough money to buy a motorcycle. I also hope to have started a milk business and join a college at the beginning of the next year."
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