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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.
Abdala's family
access_time over 1 year ago
Abdala received a $25 fourteenth payment.
"My goal for the year is to take myself and my sister through school. Our mother is a farmer and this does not earn much and whenever she does casual labour it does not pay much either so that means that without the transfers we cannot get through school. I hope to use this transfers so I can get through form two and ensure that I complete my education within good time."
Shida's family
access_time over 1 year ago
Shida received a $25 tenth payment.
"My life has changed. I have now become a farmer as a result of the rain and I hope that the maize we have planted will be harvested for consumption and this would mean that we would not need to buy food. I want to use that money that would have been spent on food on buying animals. I believe they are a good investment. They are able to multiply in number and I can sell them to make some money. I want to grow my flocks to significantly large numbers that are beneficial to em as a farmer too."
Amina's family
access_time over 1 year ago
Amina received a $25 tenth payment.
"I have currently planted maize in my farm with the aim of harvesting for food. I am hoping to harvest a sufficient amount that I hoped would be used for feeding the family. This will allow me to redirect the monthly expenditure on food to purchase goats and chicken for rearing. I want to be able to remember this project even once it comes to an end and also have an investement that will allow me to take my children to school and feed them."
Saumu's family
access_time over 1 year ago
Saumu received a tenth payment.
"I am a single mother of one and solely depends on myself to get an income for covering needs. I used to do casual labour where I would do laundry, clean the house or even till people's lands to ensure I can make ends meet. In April I was finally able to get some money which I used to start a grocery business at $10. I started this business to increase my income since the casual jobs were not as consistent or reliable. I hope to invest more in the business so I can be more self sufficient which a bigger income. I also used the cash to buy a mattress since as I said I slept on a sisal mat before. My hope is to buy a bed so I can equally have a good place to sleep for myself and child."
Josphat's family
access_time over 1 year ago
Josphat received a $25 tenth payment.
"I am the fourth of six children with a mother who is a farmer and a father who is hired to herd cattle and he is the primary breadwinner. I also have older siblings who live in the city trying to make something of themselves. my oldest brother is responsible for our school fees payments as what my parents earn is not enough to take care of schooling. I hope to continue using my transfers on school hopefully until I can clear school. I believe this will allow me to focus without distractions on missing out on school so much and I will be able to make something of my self once I finish school and get a good grade."
Hanganimana's family
access_time over 1 year ago
Hanganimana received a $420 second payment.
"GD delivered me from poverty because It was so hard for me to get health insurance but now i have got everything. we were in though times and GD came at the right time. Everything that GD has done was very good"
Hategekimana's family
access_time over 1 year ago
Hategekimana received a $420 second payment.
"I have bought a cow that will hepl me in coming days, Even thought I am old that cow will help me to get what to eat and get other things for my daily life"
Kanze's family
access_time over 1 year ago
Kanze received a $396 initial payment.
"Since my partner passed away two years ago, I have been living a life of hopelessness. I am uneducated and unskilled, and it has never been easy for me to take care of six children alone. I relied solely on menial employment to make ends meet. My biggest problem lately has been having to raise their school fees. They would stay at home for weeks, which was a result of not paying the fees on time. This has broken my heart and caused me frustration. At times, I wish their father was still alive to support me. I occasionally thought I was losing it because I couldn't see any light ahead of me or get assistance from my in-laws. However, my main goal is to make sure that their academic path is successful and helps them establish their future. As a result, I don't take for granted the support that has given my children the chance to carry on their education. Even once the program is over, I believe the goats I purchased will help fund the educational needs of my kids. I am m grateful to GiveDirectly for their efforts to make my family content."
Dama's family
access_time over 1 year ago
Dama received a $396 initial payment.
"Around 11:00 in the morning, as I was having breakfast, my daughter-in-law informed me that I had just received my first transfer. I was overjoyed to be able to fulfil my long-term ambition of building a new house. All of my family members, including my children, who weren't at home at the time, had to be called. They were all unable to maintain their calmness. This will certainly go down as one of my happiest days ever."
Shida's family
access_time over 1 year ago
Shida received a $25 tenth payment.
"In addition to meet the family daily needs, I had a goal of starting a grocery business. Therefore, as I receive my transfers, I will save a portion towards that goal. I prefer business because in the long run, when I obtain self reliance, I shall be able to take care of my family comfortably. I hope the business will supplement my husband's income to enable us to cater for our seven children's educational needs. This is attainable due to the longevity of the program I am part of."