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.
William's family
access_time 5 years ago
William received a $23 twelfth payment.
"I expect my life to change in the next six months in that I have been always dreaming to be a large scale farmer in the area and I am seeing this coming to a reality. This is because of the good harvest from the avocados and potatoes.I am planning to buy irrigation pipes from the income I get from potatoes and fruits and this will expand my farming through irrigation of crops in my farm. This will ensure a good harvest and also the tea seedlings in the nursery will not dry up during the dry season. This will also boost my income."
Faith's family
access_time 5 years ago
Faith received a $23 twelfth payment.
"I expect my life to change in the next six months in that I will have saved money from my business of second-hand clothes to start a poultry keeping project. This new project will also be earning me an income from the sales of eggs at the center near home. My family will also have a balanced diet because of the availability of eggs and even chicken meat. We are so grateful for the support."
Toweet's family
access_time 5 years ago
Toweet received a $23 twelfth payment.
"I expect my life to change in the next six months in that I will have started the poultry keeping project and this will earn me some to meet additional needs for my family and even to save some amount to pay school fees for my children in school. Paying school fees was a challenge. Im also planning on starting a dairy farming after I have saved some amount from the sales from the eggs. This will enable me to cut the cost of buying milk which had always be costly for me."
Micheal's family
access_time 5 years ago
Micheal received a $471 initial payment.
"The moment I received the money, I felt very excited. This is because I had never received such a huge amount in my life."
Joyce's family
access_time 5 years ago
Joyce received a $471 initial payment.
"My daily life is filled with joy because I can feed on any foods that my heart desires. My skin complexion has also improved because I smear with versline which I couldn't afford before receiving the transfer. Initially my house was incomplete and coldness could blow on me at night but now its fully complete."
Nicholas's family
access_time 5 years ago
Nicholas received a $527 second payment.
"My life is different than it would have been if I never received transfers from GiveDirectly in that I spent my first transfer on buying building materials such as iron sheets, a window, nails and timber to build a descent house. Previously, I was living in an old small leaky house which was unsuitable for habitation. I also spent the second transfer on buying a bicycle which has greatly made my movement very easy. I no longer need to spend money on using a motorcycle whenever I want to move to any place within my location."
Jenifer's family
access_time 5 years ago
Jenifer received a $471 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, my life appears less stressed than before. I have managed to pay tuition for my child, renovated my house as well as contributed to build a new commercial building not forgetting feeding."
James's family
access_time 5 years ago
James received a $453 second payment.
"My life is different that, I now have Livestock which will help me plough my gardens when the season for farming start. Before I would first work for someone in order to get the oxen. I would not have been in position to get my Livestock if I never received my transfer."
Stella's family
access_time 5 years ago
Stella received a $453 second payment.
"My life is different than it would have been because I am very happy not to roam in bushes looking for roofing grass again after building my iron sheet roofed house. "
Loyce's family
access_time 5 years ago
Loyce received a $453 second payment.
"My life is different than it would have been because I am very happy and proud to be able to send my children to school like those working class town people. "