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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.
Mukashyaka's family
access_time over 1 year ago
Mukashyaka received a $422 second payment.
"I hope that with hygiene and sanitation to my house will lead to the security and development of my house."
Nyiranzanira's family
access_time over 1 year ago
Nyiranzanira received a $422 second payment.
"All activities of Givedirectly are good especially it's model of giving non conditional cash."
Shida's family
access_time over 1 year ago
Shida received a $25 tenth payment.
"Within the span of a year, my objectives include constructing a new house for my children, as well as extending and repairing my existing house due to its age and vulnerability to strong winds. These plans entirely depend on the success of our farming endeavors. I'm hopeful that the harvest would ensure an abundance of food and enable us to save on our current food expenses. With these savings, we aspire to acquire additional cows for resale, thereby enhancing our financial stability and facilitating the comfortable payment of school fees. Furthermore, we aim to expand our goat population, as they reproduce at a faster rate. Our plan is to sell them in order to accumulate funds for purchasing more cows. This approach will create opportunities for our children to pursue higher education, unlocking brighter prospects for their future."
Rajab's family
access_time over 1 year ago
Rajab received a $25 fourteenth payment.
"I have successfully achieved various goals and now I am contemplating embarking on a new venture. My plan involves establishing a business centered around raising goats, sheep, and poultry for the purpose of selling them and generating more income. By maintaining the cycle, I intend to utilize the profits generated to support other endeavors. One of my aspirations is to open a shop where I can offer clothing and essential household items to meet the daily needs of the community. This initiative will not only contribute to the financial stability of my family but also enable me to provide quality education for my children and maintain their overall well-being. Furthermore, I am determined to ensure an ample food supply for my family. As I contemplate my future endeavors, I am also considering ways to support and care for my mother and wife, exploring opportunities to improve their lives."
Mukeshimana's family
access_time over 1 year ago
Mukeshimana received a $422 second payment.
"Nahoze nifuza kuzagira umurima wanjye bwite byarangoye, hanyuma mbonye amafaranga ya mbere inzozi ndazikabya, naguze umurima wa 300,000 Rwf (300$), nishyuye na mutuelle ya 15,000 Rwf (15$) hanyuma ayasigaye nayaguze imyenda y'abana n'udukoresho two mu rugo. Amafaranga ya kabiri aje nayo yaranzamuye bigaragara kuko nahise nguramo inka ya 350,000 Rwf (350$), ubundi mpahamo ibyo kurya bingana na 40,000 Rwf (40$), ayasigaye nabaye nyabitse ngo ibikoresho by'ubwubatsi bibanze bihenduke kuko byuriye hanyuma nkabona gutangira kuvugurura inzu yanjye."
Shadrack's family
access_time over 1 year ago
Shadrack received a $25 tenth payment.
"I have a strong aspiration to build a new house for my family, as our current one is much too small to accommodate all of us comfortably. I am actively pursuing this plan in order to provide a more spacious and comfortable living environment for my loved ones."
Kahaso's family
access_time over 1 year ago
Kahaso received a $25 fourteenth payment.
"My hope and plan is to build a house, so I typically invest in cows as a way to save money. Additionally, I want my kids to complete their education and become independent in the future."
Kahindi's family
access_time over 1 year ago
Kahindi received a $25 tenth payment.
"I hope to join college and pursue a course in mechanical engineering, with the goal of successfully completing it. By doing so, I aim to gain the skills and knowledge necessary to achieve independence in the future."
Dama's family
access_time over 1 year ago
Dama received a $25 tenth payment.
"Depending on my father who is a traditional healer is not easy. His work is seasonal and he earns so little that the most he sends us daily is $2. I want to be able to become self sufficient. My hope is to first increase the number of animals I own to a sufficient level. I also want to start a business selling food to people, I want to save and reach $50 so I can start and slowly add to the business as such a business will require such a huge amount of money to reach my goal."
Nasibu's family
access_time over 1 year ago
Nasibu received a $25 tenth payment.
"I moved to the city recently in search of work. Life was abit hard back at home due to having no earnings since I was not employed. My work was to look after the herds of animals in the bushes. I moved to Mombasa and started working in butchery as a shop attendant. I however still want to grow myself by building assets back at home. I also want to eventually become self employed by starting my own business. I now earn $60 but I know I can increase this with a grocery business. As I said earlier I am buying more goats and my aim is to get to six so they can reproduce and the proceeds from their sale can be used to start my business. My long term goal is to start a grocery business."