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.
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 will first save the money. My target is to run a play station and to boost the business that I used to have of selling movies. For now I will go on with life as usual as I save. Secondly, I used to have a movie shop, but I had to close it. There was no flow of customers, the place was insecure and I did not have enough knowledge on how to run it. But know I have acquired skills and knowledge on how best I can operate and I know I can start it again and even put up a play station. Income from these businesses will improve my life. I can move to a bigger house, buy household goods and also support my brother in any way I can. Lastly, I will use the money to pay house rent especially on months when I do not get enough income."
Samuel's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Samuel enrolled.
"I plan to use this money to invest in a business if clothes selling that I used to do but couldn't continue after my business structure was demolished in the road side. This business will make me financially stable and save me from the daily job hunting. Secondly this money will help me in payments of my rent that I do lack money to pay for many times in a month. I also use this money to assist me in getting or buying my daily food."
Mary's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Mary received a $472 initial payment.
"My standards of living have improved a little because initially I could only have one meal a day to two meals a day. I have stopped begging for salt from neighbors since I can afford buying it. I have stopped taking my Medication of the operation because of the happiness I have now and the pain in my life has stopped paining me."
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.
"My ambitions in life are to be a successful businessman, to be able to support my family financially. I have a lot of business ideas and I believe I will meet one or two of them. Once am successful then I will be able to help my family, raise livelihood standards. Being successful will also help me to not engage in crime or have an idle mind. I will be respected in the community and will also give back to the community by creating jobs for my people."
Peter's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Peter enrolled.
"I want to be a successful businessman. I want to lead a better life that is comfortable and of high standards. In order to achieve this, I require to have money which has to come from a business that needs lots of hardwork. I have the aim of setting up a clean business and maintaining its environment in order to help the community stay clean and encourage my fellow youths to keep dealing in clean business so that they can stay safe."
Geoginah's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Geoginah enrolled.
"My top concern is praying to God because my mother has always taught me the need of prayers and the importance of spending time in the presence of the Lord. Without praying, I believe chances at survival are minimal because lots of problems come my way, I lack the knowledge of how to handle them and to crown it all no divine peace to push through each day."
Edwin's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Edwin received a $196 initial payment.
"I will use the next transfers to Pay off the remaining debts and buy more required equipment for my newly opened cyber cafe'/movie shop. I also plan to buy my mother a gift to thank her for the unwavering support she gave me throughout the tough periods of my wife's sickness."