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.
Ezenia's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Ezenia received a $384 initial payment.
"I spent my transfer on building a new house. I have always an ironsheet roofed house and this is has been my chance. I am grateful for it"
Esme's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Esme enrolled.
"This money means a lot to me. My house fell during the rainy season. It was until recently that I started making some bricks to build a new house. The house I am living in now is incomplete and I asked the owner to live in it as I wait to build mine. As soon as I receive my transfer, I will buy already baked bricks to build a new house. I will use the bricks I am making to build a kitchen."
Esther's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Esther received a $372 second payment.
"I have spent my transfer on an existing business, on finishing up my house and on food."
Aida's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Aida received a $384 initial payment.
"The recipient plans on building a house with part of the transfer she was also able to buy food and clothing"
Joseah's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Joseah received a $490 second payment.
"GiveDirectly are open and transparent, they are not biased when giving out the Aid, So far I don't see anything they are not doing well."
Sheila's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Sheila received a $490 second payment.
"In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well by giving out unconditional cash transfer and I do not see anything that they do not do well."
Loice's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Loice received a $490 second payment.
"The difference is that I earn very little from my farm, the crops are not doing well in our area lately because of the harsh weather conditions, I have been struggling in paying for the school fees of my children. I was so relieved when I received my transfer because it catered for my school fees needs. I am so grateful for the support that came at the right time of need."
Clinton's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Clinton received a $490 second payment.
"Before receiving my transfer, I used to work in one of the bakery shop in Limuru town. The pay was at times low and I would be forced to take loans in order to meet my family's basic needs and also pay for my house rent on time. The transfers enabled me to open my own shop and due to this, I am able to meet my family's needs on time. Also, I get to practice what I love most without any restrictions. Being self employed had made my life different that how it would have been had I not received the transfer."
Lydia's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Lydia received a $507 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."
Edna's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Edna received a $490 second payment.
"When I received my transfer, I spent KES 34,000 to purchase a dairy cow. I settled on this so that it would relieve me the cost of buying milk on a daily basis. Also, I spent KES 10,000 to buy some food stuffs and other household necessities. I still have some amount that I am planning to be using on food and in case of an emergency."