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.
Hillary's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Hillary received a $533 second payment.
"My life is different in that I have enough milk for my family and my children no longer take black tea as they used to do. I also sell the surplus to meet other family basic needs. I can now save my daily wages in my bank account since I am planning to buy a motor cycle by the end of this year. This will be a source of income since I will be riding my own motor cycle."
Lusi's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Lusi enrolled.
"Receiving this money means to build a permanent iron-roofed house for my family. "
Emily's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Emily received a $533 second payment.
"My life is different at the moment. I am a happy woman since my long term aspirations have come to pass courtesy of the transfer. I now have a tank and I now drink clean water that I collected after the rains. Dry spells are no longer a challenge since I no longer walk the long distance to fetch water. Cementing my house has also made my work easier since I do not have to smear it more often like before. The house was also dusty and this was risky since I have mild asthma. I am now healthier and happier"
Florence's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Florence received a $552 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is having a water tank. I used to walk long distances to fetch water. This water is not clean and not safe for drinking. But currently, I harvest rainwater and store it in the water tank. The ability to store rainwater has reduced the risk of contracting water-borne diseases since it is safer to drink than the stream water. It is also very convenient since I do not have to walk to the stream to collect it."
Lucas's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Lucas received a $50 fourth payment.
"I have always wished to finish my college studies but I did not have enough resources. So when I received my transfers, I used part of the money to reactivate my college registration and partly paid my school fees. I am planning to invest and expand in the shoe business and with the revenue earned, I will pay my school fees."
Ruth's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Ruth received a $533 second payment.
"Before I was living in squeezed five iron sheet house and when it rains I would sacrifice a certain corner for my children not to be soaked with water but when it was too much we had to outsource for shelter at my brother in law. This was a tough life since my children could get a respiratory attack due to exposure to cold. The biggest difference in my life is that I have been able to acquire a decent house which I have been longing for in my whole life. We are a happy family enjoying family time together because we are no longer exposed to cold nights."
Michael's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Michael received a $369 second payment.
"When I received my very first transfer, I opened an electronic shop. I had checked around my estate and realized that there was a gap in electronic business. So when I received my most recent transfer, I bought more stock for my shop and this has seen me generate more income."
Denis's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Denis received a $369 second payment.
"When I received my recent transfer, I boosted my business by adding more stock. I had used the first transfer to start a spare part shop located next to a garage. This business has seen me generate income more than what I used to make as a janitor."
Elizabeth's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Elizabeth received a $533 second payment.
"The biggest pain of a mother is when one can't be able to bear children. Previously I had a problem in my womb which needed medical attention and I was not able to access due to lack of finances. I must admit being the biggest trial I have faced in life as a woman. It costed me a lot including my marriage. I faced a lot of stigmatization from my in-laws who would abuse me and accuse of me of having aborted severally. They used to say nasty things that would hurt me. My mother in law lost respect for me to the extent of chasing me out of my matrimonial home and brought him another woman. He did not make any effort to support me and protect me from my in-laws' harassment and he did not oppose his mother's suggestion to be sent away. I lead a life of sadness and pain but what kept me going is the faith that one day my situation would change. It changed indeed after Give Directly came through. The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have been able to get proper medical attention courtesy of GiveDirectly's, now I am expectant and this has brought a lot of happiness to me and my spouse. Thanks to GiveDirectly."
Postine's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Postine received a $50 fourth payment.
"With my clothing business that is picking up very first, I am planning to rent a shop where I can sell my clothes from and with time expand to a boutique which will then generate more income. My plan is to become a brand ambassador and change my community and empower the youths to embrace their talent in the Ghetto."