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.
Lillian's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Lillian received a $482 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a piece of land to build a home." (Occupation: Small business)
Samson's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Samson received a $482 second payment.
"I spent my second transfer on buying second hand motorcycle which I use in transport business to earn a living.I also bought building materials (iron sheets,nails and polls)."
Mornica's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Mornica received a $482 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have paid school fees for all my four children who are in high school . I am soo happy that GiveDirectly has made me disapprove some of my community members who had undermined me that as a casual laborer I could not afford to pay my children's school fees. I also started a small scale business hence I get a daily income to sustain my family members ."
Philip's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Philip received a $482 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have enough food to feed on with my family and we no longer miss meals as we used to.I am also happy since my child is now going to school since he has no school fees arrears." (Occupation: Small business)
Wiliskiter's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Wiliskiter received a $96 initial payment.
"I felt very happy for receiving the cash because it gave me hope for doing farming that I always do" (Occupation: Small business)
Carren's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Carren received a $482 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is having had the financial ability to take my child to school because without the transfer would't have managed." (Occupation: Small business)
John's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
John received a $482 second payment.
"I spent my second transfer on buying a second hand motorcycle which I wanted to use in transport business and earn some money.I also paid school fees for my child and bought clothes." (Occupation: Small business)
Elkana's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Elkana received a $482 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that we get income from my wife's business to meet our daily needs."
George's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
George received a $482 second payment.
"I spent my second transfer towards paying my first installment in purchasing a Tuk tuk which I will co-own with a friend so that we start a taxi business as a source of income for our families ."
Joseph's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Joseph received a $482 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have good bedding and I can now sleep comfortably." (Occupation: Small business)
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