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.
Rough's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Rough enrolled.
"The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when I have managed to earn some little cash from motorcycle riding, and I am sure to provide meals for my family members." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Andrew's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Andrew enrolled.
"Receiving this money means that I shall no longer hire the motor bike that I have been using since I am going to buy my own so that I will not have the daily burden of hire. This will see improved earning to my family to meet food, medical and educational needs." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Johana's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Johana received a $236 initial payment.
"My life is currently different now that I was able to complete the payment of the plot I was buying, we as a family also managed to spare a motorcycle which we were to sell because we received the transfers which really sorted a lot of bills we had."
Edwin's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Edwin received a $23 sixth payment.
"For me education is the most important thing therefore I think investing in their education will make me feel much better. I also will make sure that my kids get enough food that will take through their education into the future." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Josephie's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Josephie received a $23 sixth payment.
"I think I will have bought a cow and some stock for my business that will be enough to sustain me into the future." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Lydia's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Lydia received a $477 third payment.
"I used to empathize with my husband when he came home in the evening tired out of riding a bicycle to far markets as he transport fish to his clients hence I spent my third buying a second hand motorcycle which has easen his daily activities hence his business has doubled and now he has time to spend with his family members too . I also bought food for my family's consumption"
Bernard's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Bernard received a $548 initial payment.
"I am now self employed with my own business. This is the biggest difference in my daily life and I am happy about it. I used to be employed as a rider of motorcycle taxi, but now am I free doing my own work because I used part of the transfer I received from Give Directly as capital to start the baking business."
Peter's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Peter received a $45 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have money at least everyday. I bought a second hand motorcycle using part of the money I received from GiveDirectly. It cannot reach dusk before I have money in my pocket and I am always sure of my family getting something to eat everyday." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Joseah's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Joseah received a $548 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is the fact that I now have a wooden house which is much better than before because we have been living on an earthen one." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
George's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
George enrolled.
"The happiest part of my day is the morning when I go to work. This makes me happy because I am able to make some cash as a motorcycle rider which can be used to buy food for my family. " (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
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