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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Dorcas's family
access_time 6 years ago
Dorcas received a $23 seventh payment.
"In the next coming months, I am planning to buy land that I want to use for large scale farming which will be another source of income for my family."
Jackline's family
access_time 6 years ago
Jackline enrolled.
"Receiving this money means that I am going to be able to plaster my house and use the second Givedirectly transfer in building a new kitchen, these are money consuming projects which I could not do after losing my husband two years ago."
Caren's family
access_time 6 years ago
Caren received a $23 eighth payment.
"I would expect in the next six months I would have started poultry farming then later put up a business."
Mutesi's family
access_time 6 years ago
Mutesi received a $441 second payment.
"I renovated my house and I am living a good life now days."
Alajab's family
access_time 6 years ago
Alajab received a $441 second payment.
"The transfer created me a job. I now days transport people on my motor cycle and by doing so, I am paid in return. I am assured of daily income and my family is happy."
Julieti's family
access_time 6 years ago
Julieti received a $252 second payment.
"I expect to have started mpesa business hence it will increase my daily income.I will not have any difficulty in paying school fees and taking care of my children."
Ruth's family
access_time 6 years ago
Ruth enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I have faced was the fire tragedy that burnt my sugarcane farm before maturity yet the money I had invested in it was barrowed from our table banking."
Naigagga's family
access_time 6 years ago
Naigagga received a $441 second payment.
"My life has improved,my life is better than it was."
Daniel's family
access_time 6 years ago
Daniel received a $441 second payment.
"I feel proud of my house and being able to buy sugarcane suckers it's a signbod development"
Valentino's family
access_time 6 years ago
Valentino enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I am facing in life is unreliable source of income. I lack money to invest in some business that would improve my financial flow. This make me vulnerable and totally dependent on casual labor that pays very little."