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.
Dhahabu's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Dhahabu received a $26 thirteenth payment.
"I am putting all of my effort into starting a large kiosk where I will sell a variety of products. I was unable to complete my college because I got pregnant when I was in my second year and was forced to drop out and start motherhood. I have always wanted to be a teacher, but I was unable to fulfill that dream. I truly felt as though my life had come to an end, and it had become so painful that I could scarcely get a good job due to my lack of documentation proving that I had gone to school for studies. Fortunately, GiveDirectly showed up just when I needed them the most. I have enough money saved to organize my home and make my dream a reality."
Erick's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Erick received a $26 thirteenth payment.
"Since last year, it has not rained and life is really becoming unbearable. I currently work as a motorcyclist and people barely have money for food leave alone taking motorbikes as a means of transport. The most I can get in a day is $4 and that will only be enough for petrol for a day; nothing to eat, nothing to save. There are days that I will go home empty-handed after staying in the scorching sun for the whole day. For now, I am planning to continue investing most of my transfers in buying goats because they are capable of surviving in the drought, and once it rains, I will go sell them and get my family daily cows that we can milk from and also feed it and when they grow we sell them at a profit. I also have plans of joining my wife in selling of vegetables because what people need the most is food to make them strong and survive these tough times. I will be using my motorbike to go to a nearby village called Gana and purchase the vegetables in bulk at a cheaper price and sell it to my neighbour at affordable prices."
Mickey's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Mickey received a $339 second payment.
"The organizations ability to distribute transfers as an individual entity has made it simpler for us to believe in and trust the money we receive from Give Directly. Finding a non corrupt organization that provides funding unconditionally and without bias to everyone in the village, regardless of social,economic or education status was a win for Give Directly."
Douglas's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Douglas received a $339 second payment.
"Given that I am just beginning to plant a new crop, I will take things more slowly for the time being to ensure that I am giving it my all and am not taking on too much. Making this a significant source of income is my goal this year, especially as irrigation is mostly practiced  so I will be able to plant tomatoes season after season even in the absence of rain."
Elius's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Elius received a $339 second payment.
"In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well by supporting us financially, which has led to the growth of my village. As of now, a higher percentage of us own numerous assets, such as pieces of land and livestock, and we can send our children to school. Therefore, I do not see any need for them to change as they move to the next village. "
Jumwa's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Jumwa received a $26 sixth payment.
"I intend to do crop farming this rainy season. If everything goes well, I'll have some food after harvesting. This will allow me to save the monthly cash transfer for some investments because I rely solely on it for survival. Because of the hunger that has gripped us, I have decided not to save anything from the transfer. I'm not regretful; instead, I'm grateful because the money has kept me going during this difficult drought season."
Kache's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Kache received a $26 sixth payment.
"I decided to put off the plan since I was going to invest in cattle farming and instead focus on improving my health. I'm currently determined to save money so that I can visit a specialist doctor for prescription advice. After that, I'll start working toward my main objective, raising livestock."
Sidi's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Sidi received a $26 tenth payment.
"My primary goal at first was to convert my house's grass-thatched roof to iron sheets. But for the time being, I want to make sure that I build a little, sturdy house. If I can complete the house before the end of the year, I will be happy. As I am not happy with the state of my existing home, I am hopeful that the tiny savings I will make as a result of the impending move will allow me to fulfill my ambition."
Kazingu's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Kazingu received a $26 sixth payment.
"A while ago, I used to own a large herd of goats, which I sold to cater to the needs of my family. As the compound head, I never wanted to see my grandchildren suffer from hunger whereas there was something I could do to raise money for food. After selling my last goat, I have not been able to buy another one due to a lack of finances. Despite the challenging financial obligation, I wish to be able to acquire some goats soon to revive my rearing venture. I hope the cash transfers make this vision possible as I lack another source of income."
Kazungu's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Kazungu received a $26 sixth payment.
"Working as a herb doctor, the income I make is mostly enough for providing basic needs like school fees and food for my wife and two children. There is nothing much I could do with the earnings beyond the essentials. It is due to this reason that I have not been able to install a water tank, an idea that was born from the water scarcity in my region. Having the water tank will mean that I can harvest and store rainwater for a long period. My goal is to install an underground tank with a capacity of at least 5000 liters. "