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.
Yusitina's family
access_time 2 years ago
Yusitina received a $493 initial payment.
"She would able to repair the house"
Mercy's family
access_time 2 years ago
Mercy received a second payment.
"I'm hoping of accomplish a house and with everything in it.Beacuse life was so hard for me and my family. My children are been out of school for years, now. I do appreciate the good work of gd and their supporters towards me."
Isaac's family
access_time 2 years ago
Isaac received a $240 third payment.
"I bought two of zinc to build my house .I have been working hard to build my own personal house. However, life has been so difficult for me. Before gd could come in my town I was living on farms.my children was not in school and even provide for them was bit difficult for me ."
Enoch's family
access_time 2 years ago
Enoch received a $240 third payment.
"In my opinion gd has been a great help to our country and my village as well.our village ever had a zinc houses but with gd intervention everyone had built a new house."
Winny's family
access_time 2 years ago
Winny received a $442 initial payment.
"That moment I received my transfer, I can recall that I was at the farm preparing my farm for the next planting season, suddenly, I heard my phone ringing. Upon checking, I realised that I had received a Mpesa text indicating that I had received money from GiveDirectly. It filled me with joy and happiness because I knew that I would be able to carry out my plans. My husband and my children went down on our knees and thanked the highest for the wonderful gift that came our way. I am grateful for the transfer that has had a positive impact on our lives."
Riziki's family
access_time 2 years ago
Riziki received an initial payment.
"Buying water for our daily consumption was too expensive and cumbersome for me, this is because I dont have a stable source of income. I have a bigger family and the place was far. I am a farmer and additionally do casual jobs to earn an income, on the other side my husband is a mason. Together, We have eight children. When we got our transfers, my key priority was to ensure that I connect tap water where I used $140 and thereafter paid school fees arrears for my children worth $160. Afterwards, I used $50 on my son's medication and later saved $100 so that I would build a house once I receive my second transfer. All this was not possible due to financial constraints. I am so grateful and contented to have achieved a lot."
Fatuma's family
access_time 2 years ago
Fatuma received a $442 initial payment.
"I clearly remember being at home busy doing the house chores when I learned of my transfer. when all of a sudden, my Son informed me that there was a message popping up on my screen. Since I could not read, I gave him the go-ahead to check. He told me that I had money from GiveDirectly after looking at my phone. I was so ecstatic because I knew I would be able to achieve my objectives. I then told my husband the wonderful news over the phone, and he was just as delighted and excited. I will always be appreciative to GiveDirectly for giving me the chance to improve my life."
Saumu's family
access_time 2 years ago
Saumu received a $442 initial payment.
"Even though I have a strong passion for rearing goats, my limited resources made it difficult for me to realize my ambition. With the help I received from the organization, my main dream is to achieve that objective. My farming has greatly benefited from GiveDirectly's support, and I will always be appreciative of it the achievement of this milestone."
Babra's family
access_time 2 years ago
Babra received a $442 initial payment.
"My husband and I had begun construction on a house in the village, but sadly, it was abandoned because of a lack of funds. Everything in our pockets was used up. My husband works side jobs, while I own a business. We are blessed to have two kids. When we received our transfer, we regarded it as the ideal opportunity for us to finish the building. Therefore, I spent the entire $550 on the building. Because we never had a reliable source of money before, this was not feasible. I'm thankful for the support because it has significantly raised my standard of living."
Vicky's family
access_time 2 years ago
Vicky received a $442 initial payment.
"I feel as though a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders because I have paid my children's tuition. Before, we frequently had to sprint up and down, making it difficult. I am no longer stressed because I know they can study peacefully. After all, their tuition needs were met on schedule. I am incredibly appreciative and joyful for the transfer because it provided us with a helping hand when we needed it."