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.
Dama's family
access_time 2 years ago
Dama received a $483 second payment.
"My new goal is to start a small grocery business of selling vegetables like kales, tomatoes, and fruits. This will be my reliable source for my family since my husband is old and jobless. He depended on me as the breadwinner. With this business, I will be able to earn income that will help me feed the family without much struggle."
Karembo's family
access_time 2 years ago
Karembo received a $467 second payment.
"Upon completion of my original goal of building a new house, I developed a new plan of buying a new bed and mattress. For the past three years, I had been spending on the floor because my bed got spoilt and I was unable to repair it. I had been occasionally spreading my very old matress on the floor, although it had been a very difficult experience. Severally, I have caught severe cold during raining seasons, but I had to soldier on since there was no way out for me to overcome that problem. Since I acquiered a new bed, I have witnessed a great improvement in my health condition. I have been sleeping more comfortably than before. I highly appreciate GiveDircetly for such an amazing support."
Massa's family
access_time 2 years ago
Massa received a $276 third payment.
"I paid laborers to clear the farm land. I also bought tools, corns seeds and food for the family."
Musu's family
access_time 2 years ago
Musu received a $276 second payment.
"Yes, I didn't have the goal of doing a palm oil business but when I received a huge amount of money from GiveDirectly, I thought to do something that will enable me to always have cash. I established a new business."
Wiliter's family
access_time 2 years ago
Wiliter received a $467 second payment.
"My goal is to revive planting onions so that I can sell to educate my children after I sold all I had to pay fees. In addition, I also plan to add another startup of buying eggs and selling which can settle other family bills."
Richard's family
access_time 2 years ago
Richard received a $467 second payment.
"My new goal is to start a chicken business whereby I buy chicks then once they grow they lay eggs for sale hence getting additional income. I am currently a small-scale farmer and what I get is not enough to cater for school fees for my children."
Augustine's family
access_time 2 years ago
Augustine received a $467 second payment.
"My new goal is to buy more chicken after the ones I had died due to viral infection and only remained with sixteen. I look forward to adding more so that I can sell more eggs hence being able to meet my family's daily needs since I depend on manual jobs which cannot sustain us."
Joice's family
access_time 2 years ago
Joice received a $467 second payment.
"in my opinion, monetary support from GiveDirectly was the best decision that everyone embraced as it gave us a chance to address the immediate challenges we had in our households. The money came directly to our accounts making it easier for us to access and use on time. No one has ever complained in our village over it but we are thankful for everything that has been happening since then."
Nancy's family
access_time 2 years ago
Nancy received a $467 second payment.
"Paying school fees for my three children was the most pressing need that I had to prioritize before any other thing when I received my transfer. I also managed to extend some of the second transfer to buying construction materials that I am yet to use in the construction but now with a new future goal of buying a dairy cow. I am considering this a plan since I have sold all I had to pay school fees for my children who will soon be completing their studies."
Kipkorir's family
access_time 2 years ago
Kipkorir received a $467 second payment.
"After planning, executing, and completing all I had planned before receiving the transfers, I don't have any new goal at the moment but working on the running farm projects that I started with the transfers. I am happy that everything worked out so well and has relieved me of the huge burdens that have been pinning me down, especially after the ailment of my spouse who used to give me a helping hand."