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.
Kandenge's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Kandenge received a $28 tenth payment.
"I was very optimistic that we would start harvesting food from the farm this year. My main objective with farm food in plenty for consumption was to purchase livestock with the transfer earnings this year. However, due to the severe effects of the drought that have weathered all the farm's crops, this won't be the case. My current plan is to use the cash to buy food, water, and just enough to cover my children' school expenses. The situation is getting worse every day due to the sun's harsh rays. We hope for better times so that we can put the money to work for us, but if things continue as they are, there is no choice but to spend it on buying food."
Kanyalu's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Kanyalu received a $28 sixth payment.
"My primary goal this year is to buy iron sheets for the renovation of my house. Its roof is pretty old since it has existed for the last thirty years. Once it is repaired, I shall be free from extreme weather conditions, especially at night. Secondly, I have a goal of investing in livestock keeping. I consider buying livestock as a simple but most appropriate saving scheme because later in I can sell them to raise some money for family needs. Since I have three school-going children, my aim is to use part of the transfer to pay their school fees. I will be a happy mother to see them always going to school."
Daka's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Daka received a $28 sixth payment.
Nyevu's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Nyevu received a $28 sixth payment.
Kenga's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Kenga received a $28 sixth payment.
"I currently intend to achieve my motorcycle ownership goal. I currently charge a fee to transport passengers and luggage on a bicycle. I'm 51 years old and no longer have the stamina to ride a bicycle. As a result, I am unable to make enough money to support my four in-school children as well as my spouse. I've been saving up my prior transfers, and I still have plans to do so in order to hopefully buy a motorcycle in April. It will be a good fit for our household's revenue source because, at the very least, it uses less energy to run than a bicycle and makes more money."
Kanze's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Kanze received a $28 second payment.
Bendera's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Bendera received a $30 second payment.
Gilbert's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Gilbert received a $435 second payment.
"I do subsistence farming for a living. I have been growing grass to feed my cow although in small quantities. In the coming year and beyond, I will hire a bigger piece of land to grow varieties of grass to be sold to those keeping livestock like cows. There are very few people from my community doing such a business as the process is so involving. This will yield enough profits for the basic needs like food , clothing and education for the children who are still in Primary School."
Juniter's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Juniter received a $435 second payment.
"I have passion in selling ladies outfits. In the coming year and beyond, I am planning to expand my business in all the nearby markets so as to attract high profits. I will also be employing workers to take care of the businesses as it will be overwhelming due to high demand. I am planning to have a longer term solution for the kids school fees, I will therefore add more livestock like chicken and goats for sale for the kids school fees."
Joice's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Joice received a $435 second payment.
"I have been an orphan for the last three years. Before I was enrolled in this program, I was living at my uncles place since I never had any other place to be in. Immediately I received the transfers I built a house for kshs 30,000 . I am so happy and grateful to GiveDirectly as I have a place to call home now. I used kshs 21,000 to buy a water tank for storage to be used during drought."