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.
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11 months ago
Furaha
received a $24 twenty-second payment.
"I aim to establish my own tailoring shop where I can make and sell clothes, specializing in African wears such as vitenge and diras. While currently running a vegetable stand along the road, I aim to save from both my current business and my contribution to the merry-go-round to kickstart my dream shop."
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11 months ago
Zawadi
received a $24 twenty-second payment.
"After finishing Form Four, I decided to pursue tailoring school. My current aim is to complete my training there and then move on to journalism school to pursue my career. Journalism has always been my passion, and I have full confidence that I can succeed in this field. I am planning to save up enough money to enroll in journalism school."
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11 months ago
Karisa
received a $24 twenty-second payment.
"While I am currently on my own without a family, I am on a mission to save up for a brighter tomorrow. My goal is to be able to effortlessly cover my childrens school fees one day and shower my future wife with the best life has to offer. Plus, I have got big dreams for expanding my business along the way."
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11 months ago
Sylvia
received a $24 twenty-sixth payment.
"As I care for my child at home, a strong desire to pursue entrepreneurship comes within me. I envision creating a successful business focused on selling second-hand clothing. Through strategic savings cultivated from my merry-go-round contributions, I am determined to turn this dream into reality. This venture captivates me due to its accessibility and the continuously growing demand for sustainable fashion options."
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11 months ago
Tecla
enrolled.
"I have an arable land that I am unable to fully farm on because of financial constraints. Because of insufficient farm inputs, the harvests have been very low. From the past subsequent years, I have been 4 bags of maize from a target of 12 bags which is way below the intended number. This has resulted in trying new alternatives to sustain my family like practicing charcoal burning."
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11 months ago
Mayoka
received a $1203 second payment.
"Gd delivers what it promises"
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11 months ago
Khisa
received a $1203 second payment.
"Improving the house"
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11 months ago
Saumu
received a $24 twenty-sixth payment.
"I had a dream of building a bigger house and thanks to Givedirectly transfers this dream was achieved. I finished with construction and hence my mind is now settled on a new dream. I would like to rent a space and start a vegetable stall. My husband is a motorcycle rider and this usually help take a part of our financial burdens of me. I however would like to chip in more in my family finances and that's is why I am trying to start the business."
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11 months ago
Elizabeth
received a $24 eighteenth payment.
"My primary goal for the year is to ensure my children remain in school, especially considering their father's inability to work due to illness. The regular transfers are a lifeline, covering their education expenses and other necessities. I hope this support continues, enabling us to sustain their education until my husband recovers fully. I am profoundly grateful for the assistance provided by Give Directly, as it has not only facilitated my children's education but also equipped them with the essential foundation to pursue their life aspirations."
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11 months ago
Doris
received a $24 eighteenth payment.
"Setting up a shop is my ultimate goal, as it would provide a comfortable platform for selling my products. With a dedicated shop, I could maintain a consistent supply of goods, leading to increased profits and ensuring my sustainability. While this remains my goal, the constraints of limited transfers have posed a challenge to its realization. Nonetheless, I remain optimistic that through diligently saving my transfers, I will eventually achieve this milestone. I am deeply grateful for the assistance I have received this far, which has propelled me towards fulfilling my dreams."
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