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.
George's family
access_time 8 years ago
George enrolled.
"I would like to use part of the money to use part of the money to buy water pipe for supplying water in farm. Secondly l would wish to expand my wife's business to generate more income. Lastly l would like to join a group of those who received givedirectly money so that we invest in buying tuktuk for transport to generate income. "
Hilda's family
access_time 8 years ago
Hilda received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to plough and plant veges, boost my business and buy watering pipes and a generator. "
Rose's family
access_time 8 years ago
Rose enrolled.
"The happiest part of my day is when am watering my crops,because that's where I get most of my food from."
Caroline's family
access_time 8 years ago
Caroline enrolled.
"I have planned to set up a business that will enable me provide for my family and I will also buy a water tank since getting water in our are is difficult."
Kennedy's family
access_time 8 years ago
Kennedy enrolled.
"My plan is to invest my transfer on vegetables farming in which I will buy water pump and pipes to help in irrigating my farm and lastly use the remaining amount to build another house."
Lorna's family
access_time 8 years ago
Lorna enrolled.
"I would like to use part of the money to expand my business to generate income to sustain my family. Secondly l would wish to buy a water tank since we have water problem around this area. Lastly l would like to buy a cow to act as security incase of emergency. "
Mornica's family
access_time 8 years ago
Mornica enrolled.
"I would like to use part of the money to buy moneymaker plus for supplying water in my farm. Secondly I would wish to build a new spacious house for my family. Finally l would like to buy a cow which will help remember the help given by Givedirectly."
Geturide's family
access_time 8 years ago
Geturide enrolled.
"I had nobody to help me in terms food,soap,medicine, water and good transport to the nearest health centres.But why did it happen like that,i was totally ignored by the community"
Constantia's family
access_time 8 years ago
Constantia enrolled.
"My plan is to finish up my house which was left incomplete by my late husband.I also plan to buy a water tank for fetching rain water since I always have back pain when I carry water on my head. "
Florence's family
access_time 8 years ago
Florence enrolled.
"I am proud that i did produce my children very well, and now in my old age they help in fetching for me water for domestic use, they provide for me security."
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