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.
Nelly's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Nelly received a $489 second payment.
"In my opinion, everyone was lifted equally, we all are happy for the support that impacted our lives positively. I don't see anything that is not done professionally."
Daniel's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Daniel received a $489 second payment.
"I depend on farming for my livelihood, unfortunately, I no longer have the energy to cultivate a bigger piece of land due to my old age, My wife and I depend on milk daily, We use 1litre of milk daily which is KES 45, and this is very expensive for us, therefore when I received my transfer 1 bought 3 cows worth KES 52,000, We are happy that we own dairy cows now and we no longer need to buy milk."
Jumwa's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Jumwa received a $489 second payment.
"I spent KES 25,000 to purchase a second-hand motorbike for my husband so that he could start his own taxi business, In addition, I bought 10 goats worth KES 35,000, My life is now better because we have a reliable and sustainable source of income."
Alice's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Alice received a $366 second payment.
"My life is so much better than it used to be. I used to live in a house that leaks. I had no clothes or beddings. With the transfers from GD, I have bought clothes, beddings and have fixed my house. I will no longer be sleeping on a wet floor. I am very grateful to GD for changing my life."
Wisiki's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Wisiki received a $366 second payment.
"I bought 6 bags of maize and used the rest to build my house with the resources I gathered with the first transfer."
Wesley's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Wesley received a $489 second payment.
"I spent KES 40,000 from my transfers to purchase a piece of land from one of my neighbors. I settled on this since the land I had is small and one cannot practice farming. I used the remaining amount to purchase some clothes, food and other household necessities for my family."
Joan's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Joan received a $489 second payment.
"In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well by giving out financial aid to everyone without any discrimination and I do not see anything that they do not do well."
Yucabeth's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Yucabeth received a $489 second payment.
"In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well by giving out financial aid and I do not see anything that they do not do well."
Sang's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Sang received a $489 second payment.
"In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well by giving out financial aid to people and I do not see anything that they do not do well."
Wyson's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Wyson received a $366 second payment.
"Give Directly has been very good at being honest and transparent in our community. In the work done and any issues or questions arising. We have not faced any issues when it comes to GD's transparency and honesty."