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.
Selyne's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Selyne received a $540 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I build a kitchen that I did not have before, my children no longer spend thenight in my neighbour's house because they have a place to sleep." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Andrew's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Andrew received a $22 eighth payment.
"I expect that by then I will have bought the cow then focus on purchasing building materials to construct a new house." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
George's family
access_time over 5 years ago
George received a $22 eighth payment.
"I am planning to construct a stall in the next few months so that I can have a permanent sales position which will come with other benefits such as having permanent customers." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Hillary's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Hillary received a $541 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I no longer buy milk like before, I now save some amount daily to meets other needs and even to start a business in the near future." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Joyce's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Joyce enrolled.
"Receiving this money means I will be able to purchase household items like chairs, Bicycle and repairing the house we sleep. I also intend to buy a cow for my children." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Caroline's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Caroline enrolled.
"Receiving this money means I will be in position to purchase a motorcycle and use it for transport bussiness so as to generate more income for the family. "
Joseph's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Joseph enrolled.
"Receiving this money means i will stock up my business and also buy a motorcycle for my family welfare and transport."
Daniel's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Daniel received a $449 second payment.
"My life is different in that, the family income has greatly improved because of the motorbike that does transportation business, in a day I get 15000 ugx to 20,000 ugx that has enabled me to provide food and medical treament for my family, I couldn't have bought this motorbike had I not recieved money from Give Directly." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Jackson's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Jackson received a $449 second payment.
"My life is now different in that, I have been able to buy a motor bike that I ride as 'boda boda' which generates for me daily income for my family livelihood." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Jesca's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Jesca received a $523 second payment.
"I spent the second transfer in purchasing motorcycle worth 91500 KES after adding to the savings we had."
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