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.
Nicholas's family
access_time 5 years ago
Nicholas received a $23 twelfth payment.
"In the next six months, I expect to renovate my house so that it can look more decent. I shall, therefore, prioritize saving my transfers and use them to buy bags of cement and sand for plastering its walls and its floor. Currently, the floor is made of earth and it occasionally generates specks of dust which is harmful to my life." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Victor's family
access_time 5 years ago
Victor received a $527 second payment.
"My life is very different in terms of social and economic development. I am a provider of my household basic needs as I do my own business of motorcycle transport. I Bought two cows that I paid as dowry to legalize my marriage as dictated by our community culture. I bought chairs where we sit comfortably unlike before when we used to sit on the floor or go begging. I am no longer the gossip of our village that had northing of worth."
Sylivia's family
access_time 5 years ago
Sylivia received a $527 second payment.
"My life is currently different than it would have been supposing I never received my transfers in that I spent my transfers to meet medication of my child who is currently doing well. Secondly, I have succeeded in building a new house and I do not need to rent a house in the center anymore. Consequently, I live peacefully and less stressed in my own home." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Stephen's family
access_time 5 years ago
Stephen received a $253 second payment.
"In the next six months l expect my brother to return my money, for me to build iron roofed house. " (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Lilian's family
access_time 5 years ago
Lilian received a $253 second payment.
"My life is currently different from how it was because I managed to clear school fees for my child in secondary school. I had been having a hard time paying his school fees because I did not have a reliable source of income. I used my transfer to clear his school fees arrears. I also bought a second-hand motorcycle which my husband has been using to fetch for the family. The motorcycle has also been helping us with transportation especially during harvesting season to ferry the harvested crops home or to the market."
Dickson's family
access_time 5 years ago
Dickson received a $23 twelfth payment.
"In the next six months, I would want to plant tress in my home. I know in the next two-three years, I will be able to sell them and get an income which will hgelp me handle my family needs easily." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Joyce's family
access_time 5 years ago
Joyce enrolled.
" I have always wished to be able to provide all the basic needs that my family requires.This has proved to be a challenge because I do not have a source of income.I depend on odd jobs that pay very little and cannot sustain my family.This is the biggest hardship I have faced." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Mercy's family
access_time 5 years ago
Mercy received a $528 second payment.
"My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer since my dream of building a bigger and better house has materialized. I have been struggling in vain to raise funds for building another since the one that we had was a bit small and less presentable. Thus, I greatly appreciate the timely financial boost that I received from GiveDirectly. We have gained sufficient space and more prestige from the new house." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Mathews's family
access_time 5 years ago
Mathews received a $50 fourth payment.
"I own a motorcycle which I bought on higher purchase terms after receiving my first transfers. I had an agreement with the seller to pay the remaining amount on monthly installments. When I received my most recent transfer, I spent it to pay for it since I received the money at the time I was to pay yet I had no money to use. Acquiring a motorbike has really helped me a lot since it is now my alternative source of income and I have been able to meet all my family needs on time."
Joseph's family
access_time 5 years ago
Joseph received a $531 second payment.
"Previously, I did not have a distinctive way of earning income for my family and depended on meagre income from casual work to provide food for my family. Thanks to GiveDirectly I received the transfer which I used to pay for a motorbike on hire purchase. My life is now different because I have a motorcycle that I use to generate income for my family. We can easily afford food every day. My family gets to eat a healthy and balanced diet three times a day."
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