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.
Kubwimana's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Kubwimana received a $302 initial payment.
"I paid off the bank loan that I had and bought a pig with most of my transfer. The loan had been been bothering me for some time now and I chose to buy a pig because I am confident it will reproduce in no time and it will be a reliable source of income."
Musabyimana's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Musabyimana received a $302 initial payment.
"I spent most of my transfer on a cow. This cow will allow me to get manure and milk for my kiids and I"
Yankurije's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Yankurije received a $302 initial payment.
"I was home with my husband when I received the SMS. I checked and noticed that I had received my first transfer. I was very happy and I immediately called a MoMo agent that lives near our house. The thing I had in mind at that time was to buy the cultivating field I used to rent and work for a living. I bought that land and some other home appliances that I needed, I thank GD everyday because without this transfer I would not have been able to get all that."
Mushimiyimana's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Mushimiyimana received a $302 initial payment.
"I heard everyone around me rejoicing and I got a bit confused, I realized moments later that we had received our first transfer and was so happy. I waited 5 days before withdrawing because I had plans of buying livestock and solar power for my home. I was able to pay for the solar energy but I am still looking for a healthy cow to buy with the transfer GD gave me."
Nzabihimana's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Nzabihimana received an initial payment.
"I was home when I received my transfer. I was very happy and immediately went to share the good news with my wife and kids. My kids did not have clean clothes and I first thought of getting them new clothes. I rushed to the nearest MoMo agent to withdraw my transfer. I was able to buy clothes for my family and I, livestock and food."
Anges's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Anges received a $233 third payment.
"This organisation has brought joy and fulfilment to our lives by providing direct cash to us without a refund. I want to encourage them to always inform us when they are visiting our time.Most of the time, we are not aware of their visit.We are farming and visit the bush every day and because of this our transfer delays if we miss the interview."
Alonso's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Alonso received a $233 third payment.
"I work on my brother's cocoa plantation as a casual labourer, but what I earn is not sufficient for sustainability.My oldest brother has been the one helping me after the death of our parents. The help I received from Givedirectly I decided to work producing a large cocoa farm.I will hire workers to help me in the process and purchase enough cocoa seeds to plant."
Maikel's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Maikel received a $233 second payment.
"My plan is to build a house therefore I used my recent transfer to Completed the payment for one lot of land in Ganta"
Jenniffer's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Jenniffer received a $346 second payment.
"In the coming years, my family's next investment would be the purchase of a piece of land. This is because I still live on family land, which is not very comfortable. Before now, it has not been simple because of financial restrictions. I, therefore, intend to use the farm's earnings to accomplish this goal. Above all, I will always be grateful for the outstanding accomplishments I have made thus far."
Chrispus's family
access_time almost 2 years ago
Chrispus received a $139 initial payment.
"The desire to purchase a water tank was driven by the lack of a constant water supply within our compound. We were struggling with getting clean water because we are in a semi-arid region. During our entire first transfer, we used the money to buy a water tank, and we topped the amount with an extra $100 off my savings. I'm a farmer, even though I'm not actively involved in farming as before due to a hand disability and thus makes me more dependent on my wife. We have six children. I'm glad that we were able to achieve this milestone."