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.
Aisha's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Aisha enrolled.
"I am happy to receive the money because it will help me to start a new business which in turn will help in providing the necessary basic needs for my family on daily basis"
Byson's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Byson enrolled.
"I struggle alot to go out farming because I am too old for that, most of the times I depend on well wishers to share me some food"
Davie's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Davie enrolled.
"I am happy to receive the money because it will help me to buy maize for my family because this year I was affected by feminine"
Caren's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Caren received a $490 second payment.
"GiveDirectly Staff spoke well and politely to us, all our questions were addressed well, I don't see anything that they didn't do well."
Nancy's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Nancy received a $507 initial payment.
"My life is different now in that, I normally depend on farming to sustain my family basic needs and school fees, which is rarely enough, for now, I am comfortable that I have cleared all my school fees arrears and that I have a poultry project running, therefore am hopeful that I will earn a living out of it. My family and I are so grateful for the financial support which changed our lives."
Nancy's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Nancy received a $490 second payment.
"GiveDirectly supported us at a time of need, in my opinion, their work is well organised and I don't see anything that is not done well."
Chepngetich's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Chepngetich received a $490 second payment.
"School fees have been my major priority, therefore when I received my transfer I used KES 10,000 to start a goat rearing farming, then the remaining part of the transfer I saved to use for school fees when school reopen."
Aida's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Aida enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I face is lack of food. I face this hardship because I am not to raise enough money to buy food. This happens on the days that I have not found a job for that day."
Magret's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Magret enrolled.
"I am very happy to receive this money. This money will help me solve some of my problems such as lack of food and school fees for my children."
Witness's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Witness enrolled.
"This money means a lot to me. I am a business person so I will use the money to add as capital to my business. I sell fish and I hope that the business will grow."