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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Fredrick's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Fredrick received a $483 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer in buying building material that I used to build my house because I was putting up my own home. I had a plan of putting up a home though initially I did not have money, since most of my age mates are in their homes.I also wanted to do a constructive work that will enable me remember give directly forever."
Joice's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Joice received a $480 third payment.
"I spent the transfer I received to buy iron sheets to build a kitchen as I did not have one, bought goats to rear for monetary security and paid college fees for my child. And I also paid hospital bills for my husband who was ailing at that moment."
Millicent's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Millicent received a $480 third payment.
"I used my cash to build a new toilet for my family. I also used part of the cash to pay school fees for my children."
Sharon's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Sharon received a $46 initial payment.
"Since I received the transfers I have not had a new goal since I wanted to ensure that I concentrate to the goals I had set during registration and once I see them coming to reality then I may consider adding some other new goals."
Elizabeth's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Elizabeth received a $483 third payment.
"The transfer came in while I had my son in hospital. I spent 30,000 KES for treatment. Unfortunately, he did pass away. The remaining amount I used to build a house for her wife and children whom he had left behind. I truly am great full for the support I receive form GD. it came at a time that I was in deep need and lightened the weight."
Jamawa's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Jamawa received a $480 third payment.
"The best option on how to use the cash was to buy sand, cement that I used to plaster my house. I now live in a much better house than where I was before. I now have a three roomed house and I feel very comfortable."
Benter's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Benter received a $480 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer in buying livestock (two cows and two goats) worth 39000 KES because I new with time they will give me milk that I can and get income that I can use to support my family. I also bought clothes for my children because they did not have presentable ones."
Jael's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Jael received a $23 second payment.
"I will dig a borehole to help supply water for my family and for commercial purposes."
Dorine's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Dorine received a $483 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on purchasing seats since I had old ones and a radio mostly for news to know the happenings. I also bought seats cover and food that we ate as a family. The larger portion of my third transfer went on building my first born son a house because he was living in bad one due to lack of money to build a nice house."
Judith's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Judith received a $501 third payment.
"Upon receiving my transfer I had plans of building my own home. Hence I did spend my third transfer 27,000 KES to help in building and the remaining amount I spent on my children's school. One daughter was then in form four and now has completed her form four. It was of great help."