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.
Shida's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Shida received a $493 second payment.
"I spent my second transfer to complete the construction of my house which I had already started with my first transfer. I purchased 23 iron sheets at Ksh 900 each ,building pole and timber. The remaining amount assisted me in paying fees for my 4 children who are in primary school and one has just is about to join secondary school."
Dama's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Dama received a $493 second payment.
"I spent my second transfer to boost my livestock rearing by purchasing 6 more goats in total I have 12 goats and 3 have already give birth. I had started it with my first transfer. In addition, I purchased a second-hand motorbike for my husband to start a motorbike taxi. The remaining amount assist me in paying the medical bill because I had given birth a day before receiving my transfer. Lastly, I purchase some food for the family."
Sharon's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Sharon received a $510 second payment.
"I very grateful I was able to boost my business and it is operating well unlike before. Furthermore, I was able to seek medical assistance for my husband who has cancer disease."
Kahaso's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Kahaso received a $493 second payment.
"I spent my transfer to purchase one cow for $250 to boost my livestock rearing job which I started with my first transfer. I plan to improve them so that I may have enough milk for my family and also to sell the extra to my neighbor to earn a living. The remaining amount assisted my child in paying part of the dowry charges since he had married but had never paid the dowry."
Kitsao's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Kitsao received a $493 second payment.
"Givedirectly did so well for giving us the aid that transformed our lives and even the future of our children. Thank God for everything that Givedirectly has done for us."
Duniya's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Duniya enrolled.
"Not affording enough food for my family"
Africa's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Africa enrolled.
"It has meant receiving financial solutions for my household"
Patuma's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Patuma enrolled.
"It has meant a lot for my family as we struggle to find enough money to buy food"
Estere's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Estere enrolled.
"Finding enough money to buy food which most of the time is enough"
Mina's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Mina enrolled.
"It has meant a great help which will benefit my family"