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.
Rose's family
access_time 4 years ago
Rose received a $526 second payment.
"My life is different from how it would have been had I not received the transfer because I am now living comfortably. My house can accommodate us comfortably and we are no longer being rained on."
Helena's family
access_time 4 years ago
Helena received a $526 second payment.
"My life is different than how it would have been had I not received the transfer because I have been able to build a decent and spacious house for my family. Due to this, I am now using my previous house as our kitchen. Also, I believe that I will soon stop buying milk when my cow calves. Apart from this, I will be earning an income through the sale of milk and use this money to buy some basic needs for my family."
Caroline's family
access_time 4 years ago
Caroline received a $526 second payment.
"My life is different from how it would have been had I not received the transfer because we are now feeding well. Currently, we eat three meals a day unlike before when we used to take one or two meals a day. This was possible because I was able to use my transfer to buy some food and to practice timely cultivation. Due to this, there was an increase in production this year and I believe that it will last us till next harvesting season. Aso, I believe my cow will be calving soon and I will no longer be buying milk and this will reduce my daily expenditure."
Sharon's family
access_time 4 years ago
Sharon received a $526 second payment.
"My life is different from how it would have been because I have been able to cement my house. Due to this, cleaning has been made easier. Also, I have been able to buy a dairy cow which has increased my milk production. I am now glad since my daily income from milk sales has increased."
Annah's family
access_time 4 years ago
Annah received a $526 second payment.
"Had it not have been for the transfers, I would not have been able to build a spacious house for my family. We were living in a one room house that was serving us as a kitchen, bedroom and living room. Building a spacious house has enabled my children to do their assignments and study in the evening since the distractions is minimal due to the spacious house."
Agnes's family
access_time 4 years ago
Agnes received a $526 second payment.
"My life is different from how it would have been had I not received the transfer because I have been able to rest. Before GiveDirectly came for enrollment, I used to look for firewood in the forest and later sell it to people and the income was always low despite the tiresome work. After I received the transfer, I was able to buy two dairy cows that has enabled me to earn income through milk sales hence I no longer have to sell firewood anymore in order to cater for my family."
Esther's family
access_time 4 years ago
Esther received a $526 second payment.
"My life is different than how it would have been had I not received the transfer because I have been able to fence my compound. Fencing it has enabled me to concentrate on my poultry project. Due to this, my chicken no longer destroy my vegetables and that of my neighbors thus my relationship with them has improved."
Esther's family
access_time 4 years ago
Esther received a $526 second payment.
"My life is different from how it would have been had I not received the transfer because my family now has access to clean water. I was able to buy a water tank with a capacity of 3000 litres using my first transfer. Due to this, I no longer go to the river in search of water during this rainy season as I use it to harvest rain water. Also, I have been able to build a more spacious and decent kitchen for my family."
Joyline's family
access_time 4 years ago
Joyline received a $526 second payment.
"My life is different from how it would have been had I not received the transfer because I have been able to build a more decent house for my family. I am hoping that we will start living in this house very soon since the only thing remaining is to fix the doors and windows. Living in this house will be a dream come true to everyone in my family."
Julius's family
access_time 4 years ago
Julius received a $526 second payment.
"My life is different from how it would have been had I not received the transfer in that we now live in a decent house. The one we were living in was small and we had no privacy as a family since we used to sleep together with our children. It had always been my prayer to build one but K had not been able to due to financial constraints."