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.
Abraham's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Abraham enrolled.
"My biggest hardship is that when I go fishing am not able to make enough money to sustain my family because I still use someone's boat and depend on commission which is little."
Pamela's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Pamela enrolled.
"My happiest time of the day is the evening when my husband comes back from fishing. This is because he usually brings something for us to eat."
Beatrice's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Beatrice enrolled.
"The happiest part of my day is in the morning when fishing. "
Pamela's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Pamela enrolled.
"Receiving this money means a great boost to my business of selling fish. I plan to invest my transfer in the purchase of my own boat and all the fishing equipments so that I will be able to get constant and assured supply. "
Jerry's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Jerry enrolled.
"I am privilege to receive unconditional cash transfer from GiveDirectly.I will have big change in life and my family. I will be able to build my house,buy livestock and make fishing boat."
Anna's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Anna enrolled.
"My biggest hardship at the moment is fending for my family. My husband is always out fishing and I'm left here most of the time to fend for our children. Currently my leg is disabled hence get a lot of difficulties in moving around."
Erick's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Erick enrolled.
"I feel very happy, because I intend to use the money to build my own house at home. Also, I plan to buy my own fishing net. "
Jacob's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Jacob enrolled.
"The happiest part of my day is in the afternoons, when I'm relaxing in house, after I have returned from my fishing activity."
George's family
access_time over 7 years ago
George enrolled.
"In the morning, because i spend the whole night fishing so i always look up to the mornings because i will get to sell my fish and get some money from that"
Collins's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Collins enrolled.
"Being widowed at 30 years, with five children to take care of and no income, the epitome of it is, i lost two children later on, leaving me only with 3 children who i cannot efficiently provide for because of low income in the fishing industry and no means to build myself a house"
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