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.
Becky's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Becky enrolled.
"My top concern is gang violence and crime because that has been happening for some time and I have seen people losing their lives. Secondly is sexual violence because a lot of young ladies are forced into sex and end up getting pregnant while they are still young and in school. Lastly is unemployment because there is no job opportunities and it's very hard to find one."
Gladys's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Gladys enrolled.
"First priority I will save part of transfers for at least four months, because beauty business needs a capital of forty thousand, which was quiet expensive that I couldn't afford. Second priority I will use my savings and part of the other transfers to buy blow dry, dryer and other beauty products which is usually important for the business. Third priority I will use part of the transfer to rent place for my Business, because now am mobile, meaning that am moving from one place to another just look for customers. Whereby it will be important to me to have a fixed place."
Dinnah's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Dinnah received a $454 second payment.
"My life is different than if I had not received this cash transfer in that, Soon, I will sleep on a permenent house which will relieve me from the burden I looking for grass for thatching houses that used to be the norm. "
Judith's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Judith received a $454 second payment.
"My life is different than it would have been before Give Directly cash transfers in that, my standard of living has improved and feeding is nolonger a big challenge. Before this cash transfer, I used to put on one piece of cloth for a week and feed on one type of food due to lack of money."
Amos's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Amos enrolled.
"I want my two businesses to be successful, the movie shop and play station. These are the only two businesses that I like. I had previously failed in my movie shop but I am ready to pick myself up and do it again, over and over again. I want to have a bright future together with my family."
Samuel's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Samuel enrolled.
"My top concern is always about tribalism in my area especially during electioneering periods whereby even the most and long time friends do turn against each other due to bad ethnicity and being divided along political and tribal lines. This negative tribalism due cause disharmony,suspicion and at times results into chaos like last 2018. I also do worry about gang or violence and crime that at times is very rampant in my area due to many youths being idle and lack something to do especially economic activity. Housing and rent payment too is my usual worry since I can't always afford to pay for my rent on time due to the casual nature of my job since at times I don't get money at all. "
Mary's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Mary received a $472 initial payment.
"First of all I started ululating, dance and praising God for bringing Give Directly that liberated me from poverty because life was so hard. I ran for the first time in my life since I was operated."
Jacinta's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Jacinta received a $472 initial payment.
"I became so happy, Ululating and thanking God for this wonderful opportunity. I also thanked GD for liberating me from extreme poverty and acquired for me a Tailoring machine which I could not afford on my own."
Denis's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Denis enrolled.
"On my usual day I wake up and go to work. I am a casual labourer who helps in transport of timber and other goods. I help transport this on my back. The timber is normally used as a means of cooking like fire wood in my neighbourhood. I transport mostly to small hotels. I do this everyday from morning to evening then eat, rest up and wait for the next day. During my free time I spend time with my friends catching up on the sports updates. I also play football during my free time and this helps my mind not to be idle as well."
Peter's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Peter enrolled.
"My top concern health crisis because I do not like it when I am sick. Being healthy gives me the strength to be able to move around and find work that enables me fend for myself and family. The fear of being sick comes from the fact that, I cannot do anything for myself and I have to depend on the mercies of others in order to move about or even to survive. This leaves my family helpless because they depend on me to provide their daily needs."