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.
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Jane's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Jane received a $530 second payment.
"I did not have a good house, and the house I was living in was small and in poor condition. At the moment, I have managed to to live in a big house which I could never dreamed of. I was stranded with the child who is in secondary school because of school fees. This was after my son happened to had accumulated fees balance in school. I am happy now because I managed to clear the whole school fees, and have a peaceful mind."
James's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
James received a $23 twelfth payment.
"In the next six months, I expect to start my own sugar cane farm from which I will earn more income. This will help me raise some extra money that I will use to pay school fee for my children in secondary school. For several years, I had been desiring to start sugarcane farming since it yields much."
Philip's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Philip received a $23 twelfth payment.
"In the next six months, I expect to lead a better life. We shall be having adequate milk for consumption by my family because we shall have purchased a lactating cow. Subsequently, I will save lots of money which could have been used to purchase the milk. Besides, we shall be residing in a new and better house because we are currently residing in a grass-thatched house. Hence, I look forward to a happier family in the future."
James's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
James received a $23 twelfth payment.
"I expect in the next six months to shall have saved money and buy a dairy cow, I believe I will earn an extra income through the sale of milk to cater to my family's needs."
Geofrey's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Geofrey received a $23 twelfth payment.
"My life will change because I will have accumulated enough cash that will enable me to buy a piece of land where I will build my own house and live there with my family in a more comfortable manner. I no longer want to stay in the rental house because I think I have come of age and I now have the financial ability to get a piece of land and build a niece house. Of-course getting a new house has never been a walk in the park for anyone who has walked down that line but I believe that with dedication, I will eventually get there."
Gideon's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Gideon received a $23 twelfth payment.
"I expect my life to change drastically in the next six months. By that time, I will be operating my own business - the shop. Still, my cow will be lactating, and thus getting me milk for consumption and sale. Additionally, I will no longer be herding our cattle. Instead, I will hire someone to handle the job. Overall, I will be leading a better lifestyle that is marked with increased income and reduced tedious activities. Thanks a lot GiveDirectly for giving me a helping hand."
Alice's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Alice received a $23 twelfth payment.
"In the next six months, I expect to have bought some sheep for rearing as a way of investment for the future. I would wish to rear sheep because it doesn't incur a lot of costs to maintain as compared to goats."
Mary's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Mary received a $23 eighth payment.
"We have a piece of land lying idle so in the next six months, I expect to have saved some money that I'll use to construct a few rental houses on that piece3 of land. This will mean an additional source of income which will enable us to meet our family needs with a lot of ease."
Glades's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Glades received a $471 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer.I felt so happy, I got it at a right time when I needed to pay for the land."
Peter's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Peter received a $471 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have hope and confidence to fight poverty. With the business of welding that am going to start, my life will never remain the same."