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.
Jackline's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Jackline received a $22 fifteenth payment.
"In the next four months, I believe I will have harvested the potatoes that are currently on my farm. I know they will do well which means I may get a good income out of it. I did all the procedures on times and used all the necessary inputs that's why the plants are doing so well. This will give me enough capital to start my own boutique. I have acquired a few skills in this field I had worked for someone. I know when I combine my profits and the money I get from GiveDirectly I will be able to come up with a big and more established boutique in this village"
Linner's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Linner received a $22 nineteenth payment.
"In the next six months of my life, I believe that my living standards will have improved. First, I will have finished building a house for my children. I am also optimistic that my son will be doing well in school because I will have paid most of his school fees. This means that he will not be sent back home for school fees more often. I thank Give Directly for their financial help and support. I will continue praying for them so that they can continue helping other people too."
Scovia's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Scovia received a $469 initial payment.
"I had started constructing a commercial house for operating a shop, 4 years a go but it came to a standstill because I became very ill and my child's education took part of the money. Having recieved this transfer, I have embarked on a plan to complete my commercial house currently at the beam level and the second transfer will help me purchase iron sheets for roofing."
Benedetta's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Benedetta received a $22 seventeenth payment.
"I expect to stabilize my fish business by expanding it more and adding a variety of items such as tomatoes and onions. I believe the business will do well because fish is the most staple food in this village and I have identified somewhere I can get the fish at a cheaper price. I know I will prosper and one day have a story to te"
Sebia's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Sebia received a $469 initial payment.
"The big difference in my life is that this cash transfer has enabled me to purchase construction materials for constructing a decent iron roofed house for my self. Being an asthmatic person this house will improve my health as it will be dust free. Currently, I am sleeping in a hut which is dusty and I often get asthma attacks."
Janet's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Janet received a $469 initial payment.
"The biggest difference now is that I have peace of mind and I am happy having acquired household items (a mattress, utensils, clothes and bedsheets). I am also optimistic that I will construct a better iron roofed house."
Phoibe's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Phoibe received a $469 initial payment.
"There is a big difference in my life because I can afford food using this cash transfer unlike before when I had to offer casual labour even at my old age just to be able to buy food."
James's family
access_time over 4 years ago
James received a $469 initial payment.
"The biggest change in my life is that I have been able to acquire oxen to facilitate agriculture. Additionally, the cows I bought will enable me pay dowery for my wife who will come and help me with work and above all give me company."
Anna's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Anna received a $469 initial payment.
"I have been having a small piece of land that does not produce enough yields to support my family. When I recieved my money, I was able to get additional piece of land that is going to increase my crop production. Furthermore, I have acquired a cow that will help with my children's education in future."
Pulisikira's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Pulisikira received a $469 initial payment.
"Previously, I borrowed people oxen for farming that could be given to me at a latter time which resulted to low yields because the oxen owners preferred their farms first. I am now having my own ox that I believe will increase my yields because I am going to plough my farm and plant crops in time."