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.
Duncan's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Duncan enrolled.
"Receiving money from Givedirectly means I will have enough working capital to fully stock my shop so that I can retain my customers and generate adequate income.Two years ago,I started a general shop business at home to generate income and cushion members of my village from having to walk long distance to Maryango for shopping.However, my dream of making it a one stop shop has not been realised due to inadequate working capital.This has made some people to avoid my shop because they don't get everything they need under one roof and still have to proceed to Maryango. "
James's family
access_time over 5 years ago
James enrolled.
"My ambition is to have my own motorcycle. I plan to spend the transfer on purchasing a motorcycle.I will no longer depend on other people's motorcycle whose payments are commission based. My own motorcycle will boost my income hence improving my living standards. I shall be able to buy food, clothes and pay medical bills when sick."
Sam's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Sam enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I am faced with is lack of food. I do not have my own oxen to open up fields in time and as a result, I always get low harvest because of delayed cultivation. "
Tobias's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Tobias enrolled.
"My desire has been to have my own home where I can peaceful live with my children. This money will therefore help me to buy materials which I will use to build a descent semi-permannet house in my own piece of land."
Rose's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Rose enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I am faced with is lack of money to meet the needs of the family."
Ibrahim's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Ibrahim enrolled.
"Receiving this money means to buy cows. I will spend the transfers for buying cows that I can use as dowry for marrying a women "
Evaline's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Evaline enrolled.
"Receiving this money means I will be able to build an iron roofed house."
Joyce's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Joyce enrolled.
"Receiving this money means to complete my ironroofed house and buy oxen. This transfers shall enable me plaster my house well and get oxen for ploughing. "
Bahati's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Bahati received a $535 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I am now relieved and full of joy knowing that the plans I have towards starting livestock farming will come true. I am so ambitious that once that picks, the livestock will be able to breed which in turn will be helping me in paying school fees for my children. In case there will be any surplus I also wish to open a shop and also build a house right from that livestock farming."
Sidi's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Sidi enrolled.
"The heavy rains experienced last month almost brought down my old, mud walled and thatched roofed house in which I live with my 99 year old husband. One side of the walls is already collapsed and we are scared that very soon the whole house will crumble down. Receiving this money means I will be able to construct a new two bedroomed house made of mud walls and iron sheets to provide a safe haven for me and my husband hence fulfilling my greatest desire. Secondly I will rear livestock that I can sell in times of need in order to raise money for me and my husband's food, clothing and medication needs. "