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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Hellen's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Hellen received a $461 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, now I can buy anything I need and I have enough cups plates and saucepans which I used to get from my neighbours when I lack. Also I hope to build a house."
Edward's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Edward received a $23 seventh payment.
"In the next six months, I expect to have saved enough money for buying a cross-breed cow for rearing for milk."
Margaret's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Margaret received a $461 initial payment.
"I became very happy when the phone rang and i immediately thanked God for this gift of money. I prayed to God to continue blessing Give Directly. I came outside and the whole community was happy and jubilating upon receipt of the money."
Janeath's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Janeath received a $545 initial payment.
"The moment I received my money I felt very happy and celebrated the occasion by singing local happy songs.Everyone in the family was very happy even the children were not left out."
Micheal's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Micheal received a $461 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that,now I own a plot of land which I could not afford before."
Samuel's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Samuel received a $461 initial payment.
"When I saw the message from Segovia, I went ahead to check my mobile money balance on confirming that I had received money from Give Directly, I became very happy."
Sarah's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Sarah received a $461 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that now I sleep comfortably because I own a bed and mattress compared to before when I had no bed but a small mattress."
Kiprono's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Kiprono received a $545 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life now is that I am now very comfortable and less stressful since I have money for food which was the main problem."
Austine's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Austine received a $23 seventh payment.
"My life will change in the next months this is because I anticipate to be my own boss. Meaning I will no longer have to be employed by anyone and at the same time my family will have a more steady source of income.."
John's family
access_time over 6 years ago
John received a $461 initial payment.
"The moment I recieved my money, I felt extremely happy."