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 almost 8 years ago
Nicholas enrolled.
"I am so happy because this means that I will be in a position to buy more fishing materials and my spouse will also start a small business for my family daily upkeep."
Roseline's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Roseline enrolled.
"The happiest part of my day is evening after making some profit from my small business, that way I know I can try clear fee balance for my children." (Occupation: Small business)
Jeremia's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Jeremia enrolled.
"Is a good feeling to be given the money. I love school and this money will help pay part of my university school fees. I will start a small business to sustain my family while I am away pursuing my studies."
Hellen's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Hellen enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I have faced is treating my son who's asthmatic. He is not able to get good treatment due to financial constraints I face." (Occupation: Small business)
David's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
David enrolled.
"I am happy to receive money from Give directly. That money is going to help me build my house and start small business for my wife."
Linet's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Linet enrolled.
" Receiving this money is a great blessing to me since grocery that I do as part my daily income is so involving in that I have to move far distance to get tomatoes for sale. Upon receiving this money, I will be able to start a business that is near my home. I will also be able to renovate my house which is in bad condition and pay school fees for my children. " (Occupation: Small business)
Carolyne's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Carolyne enrolled.
"Receiving this money will enable me to set up a business which is something I have always wanted to do but due to lack of money and support I have not been able to set up one."
Catherine's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Catherine enrolled.
"Receiving this money will change my family's life very much. I will buy a motor boat to advance my fishing business. Secondly, my wife can start a small business to supplement our family income. "
Tom's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Tom received a $482 second payment.
"I spent part of my second transfer on buying a water pump for irrigating my garden since it is a business I had thought of for so long. I also bought 25 iron sheets and a steel door which I intend to use in constructing a new house for my family since my current house is small."
John's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
John received a $482 second payment.
"I spent the whole of my second transfer on buying a second-hand motorcycle for my taxi business since I was jobless and fending for my family was so difficult."
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