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.
James's family
access_time over 6 years ago
James enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I am facing is lack of enough land for cultivation "
Jenifer's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Jenifer enrolled.
"Receiving this money means I will be in position to construct an Iron roofed house"
Betty's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Betty enrolled.
"My biggest hardship is lack of money to buy livestock for my household."
Christine's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Christine enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I face is taking care of the children since my husband does not fully support me."
Armstrong's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Armstrong received a $253 initial payment.
"My current life is different and were it not for GiveDirectly,I could still been sourcing for money to finish tiling my floor."
Chepkemoi's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Chepkemoi enrolled.
"Receiving this money means my life will improve. I will be able to buy a dairy cow as well as build a new house using the money."
Millicent's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Millicent received a $253 initial payment.
"My current life is different in that I have a cow of my own. I am hopeful my daughter will join school without hiccups of struggling for school fees. Were it not for GiveDirectly,this could have never happened."
Sharon's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Sharon received a $23 sixth payment.
"I am planning to practice serious farming of planting potatoes for sale to get money."
Priscah's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Priscah received a $253 initial payment.
"I have a daughter who is soon clearing her primary school education and my new goal is to see her transition to high school so easily. I am currently saving towards that course."
Kiplangat's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Kiplangat enrolled.
"The biggest hardship i have faced in my life was when my wife separated from me when she learnt of my psychological problem. My life has been hard since then but for now, i feel much better and i pray that one day she will come back home."