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.
Joseph's family
access_time over 1 year ago
Joseph received a $25 tenth payment.
"Over the next two years, my primary focus will be on my studies and achieving exceptional results. Financial support plays a crucial role in attaining excellence, and fortunately, I am currently receiving monthly transfers that will enable me to meet my essential needs. In the event that my father is overwhelmed with the responsibility of caring for my siblings, these transfers will ensure that I can afford necessities such as food, accommodation, and tuition fees, guaranteeing my academic progress."
Agnes's family
access_time over 1 year ago
Agnes enrolled.
"I never imagined that life could get more worse in my family. The stress of lacking adequate income to support my family of 7 has depressed me a lot. Since I am a house wife, I majorly depend on my husband who is a casual labourer in charcoal work. His income hardly sustain all our needs because in a month, he makes utmost $50. Imagine watching my children crying due to hunger! This is the painful moment I have been in my life. I am always in thoughts of how I can get out of this menace. A miracle! Yes, GiveDirectly has truly come for my rescue and I am so optimistic about a better change soon. Hence, the financial crisis stands out to be my biggest challenge at the moment."
Lucy's family
access_time over 1 year ago
Lucy received a $25 tenth payment.
"Expanding my business will be my greatest accomplishment this year and beyond. Thanks to the money from Give Directly, I have been able to purchase a new sewing machine, which has significantly eased my work. As a result, I anticipate attracting more business in the upcoming months. I plan to utilize the funds to acquire additional materials for my business. With the success I have achieved so far, I am determined to secure a suitable physical location that ensures the safety of my business's raw materials and tools."
Jumaa's family
access_time over 1 year ago
Jumaa received a $25 tenth payment.
"I firmly hold the belief that acquiring essential skills and education is crucial for individuals to endure challenging economic circumstances. That's why I intend to support my wife's education by promptly covering her tuition fees and ensuring that she takes exams and performs well by the end of the year. Accomplishing this objective will bring me a sense of fulfillment and immense joy."
Wilson's family
access_time over 1 year ago
Wilson received a $25 tenth payment.
"I want to start a video theater where locals may watch their favorite films. We don't currently have a facility like that around and so I want to take advantage of that. I've already saved money toward this objective in savings, and I intend to maintain doing so until I have enough to begin. I'll keep saving a part of the transfers from Givedirectly. Once this business is up and running, the income from this will help me meet my day to day needs and allow me grow stronger financially."
Furaha's family
access_time over 1 year ago
Furaha received a $25 tenth payment.
"I've been considering adding new sources of income for our family, and I currently have two plans in the works. One is to buy an ox to employ on the farm, primarily for tilling. I'll be charging my neighbors to use this ox for tilling. I also have plans to launch a clothing business. All of these are meant to increase the financial security of our family."
Khonde's family
access_time over 1 year ago
Khonde received a $25 fourteenth payment.
"The following year or so, I intend to start college. My strategy is to purchase at least five goats to raise as a means of saving, and while I wait, they will procreate. When it's time to enroll in college, I'll sell them off, and the money I make from that sale will go toward my tuition. The little earnings from my small retail business will also aid me achieve this goal. I am optimistic of achieving this goal through the support from Givedirectly!"
Neema's family
access_time over 1 year ago
Neema received a tenth payment.
"My long-term goal is to raise goats in my own herd. To do this, I am raising chickens right now and intend to keep buying more of them, which I will then sell once they are fully grown. The money will go toward the purchase of a goat. Goats thrive in our region and are rarely affected by the constantly shifting weather. Additionally, I want to expand my grocery business in order to raise revenue from it."
Norrah's family
access_time over 1 year ago
Norrah received a $219 third payment.
"RE " Givedirectly is doing well for some of us here. The money givedirectly send to me is helping me alot. Because i have so many children and my husband is not really working except small small hustling. So this money help us settle their school fees, since it was one of the most important thing for us "."
Mary's family
access_time over 1 year ago
Mary received a $396 initial payment.
"We feel like our burden is made lighter in that we do not struggle much to provide food for our family and also for the other family that belongs to our late brother. On the other hand, revenue has gone higher, making us feel confident in the business and carrying out every fear. We hope to expand the business so we can maximize the revenue and sustain the living standards that we have at the moment forever."