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.
Beatrice's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Beatrice received a $476 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer to buy three cows because I had not had one before and I had been longing to have one in my compound.I also bought maize for family consumption."
Jenipher's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Jenipher received a $473 third payment.
"I spent my transfer on buying fencing wire which I will use to fence my home when I finally get poles to finish the fencing."
Mary's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Mary received a $473 third payment.
"I spent 40,000 KES of my transfer to pay school fees for my son and daughter who were in high school . The remaining amount I did spend on household expenses. This was a great relief to my life. The fee arrears had really been a problem but GD came through for me and I am great full till date."
Gordon's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Gordon received a $473 third payment.
"I had a small leaking grass thatched house which was so inconveniencing especially in the rainy season because I had to seek shelter in neighbors houses whenever it rained so when I received the third transfer I used it to build a bigger iron roof house."
Roseline's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Roseline received a $473 third payment.
"I spent my transfer on buying a cow which I will keep and help me in milk production and to fulfill my desire to have one. I also bought steel door which I have already fitted in my door and paid school fees for my daughters in secondary school."
Helida's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Helida received a $473 third payment.
"I spent a half of my third transfer on supporting my spouse in payment of my dowry which had taken him quite long to accomplish. The other portion of it I spent on extending my house which was previously small and very uncomfortable with visitors."
Florence's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Florence received a $473 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer to build my new house because we were staying in a rental house and sometimes paying rent was not easy.I also bought maize for consumption and household items."
Millicent's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Millicent received a $473 third payment.
"I spent 34,900 KES of my transfer to extend my house since the one I was living in was a bit small for my family. The remaining amount was spent on household expenses such as food and clothing."
Janet's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Janet received a $476 third payment.
"I spent a portion of my third transfer on extending my house to enable it accommodate well my family and any other visitor who may be present. Besides that, I purchased two cows to kick me off in livestock farming. I was glad for the help given by Give Directly."
Emmaculate's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Emmaculate received a $473 third payment.
"I did spend my transfer to purchase a sofa set and a cupboard that costed me 18,000 KES. Unfortunately, my husband got an accident and his eye was injured. The remaining amount was spent on medication. Though he is not completed treated am glad the amount did push the treatment process and made the burden a little more lighter."