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.
Joash's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Joash received a $22 eighth payment.
"Have poultry business ahs always been my dream. Due to low income from casual work, I have not been able to achieve this dream. After building a new house with part of the trasnefers I have receoived from Give Directly, I have been able to build shed for my chicken and to buy 10 chikcekn which has kikced off my poultry business. I rewlly don't know how to thank GD."
Joseph's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Joseph received a $22 seventh payment.
"Before Give Directly came to our Village I didn't have any goals in life but right now am planning to build a better poultry house and add more chicken so that I can have a sustainable and continuous source of income which will help me to take care of my daily needs."
Denis's family
access_time 6 years ago
Denis enrolled.
"My first priority will be to use the money to open a new business. I will partner with a friend and start poultry farming. Rearing of chicken and selling them, the eggs and chicks will help me grow financially and improve my life. I will have employed myself and even hire people to help in future. My second priority will be to use the money to educate myself. Go back to school and finish a course in business management. My other priory will be to buy some household goods with the money I get. Maybe upgrade my furniture, and buy a TV. I will be able to be updated on news that way."
Florence's family
access_time 6 years ago
Florence enrolled.
"My dream of building a permanent house is going to come true through the transfers.I have already bought building building like materials like bricks,cement and wood,the only remaining part is payment of labour which these transfers is going to cater for.I will also spare a small part of these transfers to buy chicken,which through selling eggs i get money to buy the food for my family. "
Benard's family
access_time 6 years ago
Benard received a $22 eighth payment.
"My new goal is to start poultry farming. I have always desired to do this because I know I have the knowledge and ability to do it. Due to my low income, It has always been just a dream. Now that my income has improved because of my farm produce and continued support from GD, I want to buy chicken so that I can finally realize this area. From this, I can sell the chicken and raise money for other financial needs without having to depend on others."
Mercy's family
access_time 6 years ago
Mercy enrolled.
"Being a small scale poultry farmer, i will use this money to add more chicken in my farm. I will in turn sell eggs and earn a source of income in order to help my husband who is the bread weaner of our family and works in a quarry as a casual labourer earning 1 USD per day which is barely enough to cater for our needs in the family."
Benson's family
access_time 6 years ago
Benson enrolled.
"I will first put this monies into agricultural use. I have a project upcountry that I would love to start of rearing chicken and setting up avwater source that will help me in farming. This is a very lucrative business in the upcountry area as seen from my neighbors who have established their homes and lead a very comfortable life with income generated from these agricultural activities. I also want to explore the same avenue and improve myself and the life of my family. Secondly, I would set up a butchery business at Huruma area. A digital butchery is very beneficial and generates lots of income going by the fact that it deals with food and food business can never go wrong. This to to broaden my channels of income flow that will enable me meet my needs and fulfill my responsibilities with ease. Lastly, I will pay for my children their school since it is part of my responsibility. This will be different because I will do it with much ease and on time and prevent my children from being sent away due to school fees reasons."
Duncan's family
access_time 6 years ago
Duncan enrolled.
"My normal day starts at six in the morning when I milk the cows, feed the chickens and head to grazing the cows until ten in the morning after which I open the shop business and take charge until eight in the evening. My happiest part of the day is usually in the evening when I take a rest from a busy day with the feeling that all my plans and projects are on the right track."
Wilson's family
access_time 6 years ago
Wilson enrolled.
"I want to empower my wife to start a business of selling bread. Atleast when we both have an income, we will not lack rent or any neccesisties needed in the house. Secondly, I want to keep some livestock. I can start a chicken farm. I see great potential in business. there are alot of products I can get from it and be able to get good money. Lastly, I can pay house rent when I have difficulties. This will help me cater for other needs that may arise at home."
Paul's family
access_time 6 years ago
Paul enrolled.
"I am a poultry farmer. Currently, I have approximately 40 chicken. My greatest ambition is to be the best poultry farmer in my village since we have a good market for chicken in my county. Receiving this money therefore gives me an opportunity to expand my poultry farming because I will buy more chicken (approximately 60 chicken) and the best feeds. In the longrun, I will get more income once I sell them at 600 to 800 shillings each depending on the chicken."
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