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.
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Stephen's family
access_time 6 years ago
Stephen received a $454 second payment.
"My life is different than it would have been because I dress better than before and I am happy to acquire household items like mattress and a bed."
Stella's family
access_time 6 years ago
Stella received a $454 second payment.
"My life is different than it would have been because I will have oxen bulls that will ease my gardening work during rainy season and am happy it made me afford to take children to school."
Sam's family
access_time 6 years ago
Sam received a $454 second payment.
"My life is different than it would have been because my life style has changed for the better and the business is helping me maintain that."
Jeniffer's family
access_time 6 years ago
Jeniffer received a $454 second payment.
"My life is different than it would have been because I am happy to acquire what we were lacking in our family. "
Geofrey's family
access_time 6 years ago
Geofrey received a $196 initial payment.
"I cannot explain the happiness I felt when I saw the M-pesa message. All I wanted to do at that moment was to share the news with my group members, but it was way too early to wake them up, so I had to be patient till morning. I could not get any sleep for the rest of the night because I was busy imagining how I would spend the money."
Becky's family
access_time 6 years ago
Becky enrolled.
"My top concern is gang violence and crime because that has been happening for some time and I have seen people losing their lives. Secondly is sexual violence because a lot of young ladies are forced into sex and end up getting pregnant while they are still young and in school. Lastly is unemployment because there is no job opportunities and it's very hard to find one."
Gladys's family
access_time 6 years ago
Gladys enrolled.
"First priority I will save part of transfers for at least four months, because beauty business needs a capital of forty thousand, which was quiet expensive that I couldn't afford. Second priority I will use my savings and part of the other transfers to buy blow dry, dryer and other beauty products which is usually important for the business. Third priority I will use part of the transfer to rent place for my Business, because now am mobile, meaning that am moving from one place to another just look for customers. Whereby it will be important to me to have a fixed place."
Dinnah's family
access_time 6 years ago
Dinnah received a $454 second payment.
"My life is different than if I had not received this cash transfer in that, Soon, I will sleep on a permenent house which will relieve me from the burden I looking for grass for thatching houses that used to be the norm. "
Judith's family
access_time 6 years ago
Judith received a $454 second payment.
"My life is different than it would have been before Give Directly cash transfers in that, my standard of living has improved and feeding is nolonger a big challenge. Before this cash transfer, I used to put on one piece of cloth for a week and feed on one type of food due to lack of money."
Amos's family
access_time 6 years ago
Amos enrolled.
"I will first save the money. My target is to run a play station and to boost the business that I used to have of selling movies. For now I will go on with life as usual as I save. Secondly, I used to have a movie shop, but I had to close it. There was no flow of customers, the place was insecure and I did not have enough knowledge on how to run it. But know I have acquired skills and knowledge on how best I can operate and I know I can start it again and even put up a play station. Income from these businesses will improve my life. I can move to a bigger house, buy household goods and also support my brother in any way I can. Lastly, I will use the money to pay house rent especially on months when I do not get enough income."