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.
Isaac's family
access_time 6 years ago
Isaac enrolled.
"My first priority is to invest in my business of selling maize at the Marikiti, which I co- own with my mother, I want to get city council permits so that it can finally be a legit business, I also will put some money into my poultry farming in my rural area and maybe buy more chicken. Secondly I want to go to for trainings on phone engineering so that I can open a phone and electric repair shop because I have the skills but no training yet. Lastly I would love to furnish my house for it to look presentable and feel like a home."
Judy's family
access_time 6 years ago
Judy enrolled.
"In my usual day I do help with house chores and after that helps my grandmother in feeding and taking care of our chicken.While in my free time I do hang out with friends, I also helps with doing laundry and at times just rest at house. I also go to church on Sunday and after that relax with my family and relatives. "
Nelly's family
access_time 6 years ago
Nelly received a $253 second payment.
"My life is so differnt because i now have chicken that I keep . I laso have sheep that I bought ion my first transfer. I also so happy because I now have a business."
Mercy's family
access_time 6 years ago
Mercy received a $23 eighth payment.
"My life currently is different since I have been able to buy a sheep and some chicken which I did not have before."
Joshua's family
access_time 6 years ago
Joshua enrolled.
"I prioritized investing in a new business of selling shoes,since its one of the businesses i have always thought of having. I want to sell products that i will get a market for and since men love shoes i will focus on sellings mens shoes. Secondly i can start a poultry farm am keep chicks,rare them and later sell the eggs and the chickens. Improving my living standards will be another priority, there are things i have longed to have but i never had the money to buy them ,thus this money will help me improve my housing condition and buy more items at home."
Alphonce's family
access_time 6 years ago
Alphonce enrolled.
"Reason why I prioritize my plans the way I did is because I found a place to locate my kiosk business in landmawe next to muthurwa market where demand is favourable i.e mechanics in garages and railway maintenance who walk long distance to look for food secondly I have a farm always interested of planting vegetables , also to have poultry keeping business my village due to high demand of chickens during occasions."
Juliana's family
access_time 6 years ago
Juliana received a $545 initial payment.
"I spent the first transfer that GiveDirectly sent me on medicine and hospital bill because I have been suffering heart problem. I was able to get good medicine that has made me stable because I used to be unable to breathe nor sleep on one side due to severe chest pain. The funds helped me and now I can sleep on both sides. No more breathing problems too having been attended to. I also paid school fee for my child in school and bought food, a goat and chicken as an investment. I have saved some cash for the next check up. Thank you for the funds because things had been tough for us due to lack of funds."
Maritim's family
access_time 6 years ago
Maritim received a $23 eighth payment.
"My life currently is different since I have been able to buy a calf, some chicken and do some farming."
Mathlida's family
access_time 6 years ago
Mathlida received a $23 seventh payment.
"I am planning to use the cash to buy a number of chicken that I will be rearing within my compound going into the future."
Mercy's family
access_time 6 years ago
Mercy received a $23 eighth payment.
"In the next six months I would expect to be having more chicken which will help me to get food for the family."
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