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.
Evaline's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Evaline received a $23 second payment.
"I expect to have plastered my house and also to have a business so that I can have a reliable source of income."
Kipngetich's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Kipngetich received a $23 second payment.
"Currently, before I go to my work place I spent some time feeding my cow which I really enjoy doing it. Every day this brought me happiness and thank Give Directly for the transfers which enabled me to buy the animal."
Lawrence's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Lawrence received a $23 second payment.
"In the next six months i am planning to build my own house because i am now still leaving in my parents place."
Dorcas's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Dorcas received a $4 initial payment.
"My life has greatly changed with the transfer since I have hopes that food will no longer be an issue for my family members."
Margaret's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Margaret received a $23 second payment.
"I have a goal of starting a poultry farming in my home that will help my family in future in case of an emergency of money i can sell."
Ademun's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Ademun received a $472 initial payment.
"The moment i received the transfer on my phone, i became so happy."
Lydia's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Lydia received a $476 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on household fixtures three steel door and windows).I paid school fees for my son who is high school and my child to take his certificate ."
Evaline's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Evaline received a $476 third payment.
"I spent part of my third transfer on buying an ox and a calf. The remaining transfer I built a spacious three roomed house which accomodate my family members comfortably ."
Shem's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Shem received a $476 third payment.
"I spent my entire third transfer on buying a motorcycle which assist me in my family business and on transporting my neighbors goods to the near by center for pay .This has enable me to save and also provide for my family with the money I get from the motorcycle services."
Maurice's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Maurice received a $476 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on building a decent three roomed house from grassed thatched house it was leaky mainly on rainny season. I paid school fees for my two children who were in nusery school and bought food for my family's consumption."