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.
Jane's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Jane received a $22 initial payment.
"My life is currently different than it was previously. I am happy because I can even get a loan with assurance that I will pay it without fail. The transfers have given me the freedom and assurance to repay should I need a loan."
Joel's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Joel received a $22 initial payment.
"I expect in the next six months I would be using motorcycle for transport as at now I walk for long distance on foot. This takes much time and believe with the tomatoes I planted with GD money will help me get a good harvest and in return a good profit to meet my daily expenses."
Faith's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Faith received a $22 initial payment.
"I expect to be owning a flock of sheep that which when i sell will help me buy household stuff and help lead a more comfortable life."
Vincent's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Vincent received a $22 initial payment.
"I have increased work to do.I have started participating in a table banking group to save .i now have savings"
Rose's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Rose received a $471 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on Secondary school fee for my child for 38,000 KES since this was an urgent need, to help him get quality education. I also bought a bed and mattress to enable me sleep in a decent place."
Joseph's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Joseph received a $22 initial payment.
"I would like to set up a poultry project.They are the cheapest source of income and require little capital to start with. Chicken also multiply faster. I will save the proceeds from this project in the long run in order to buy a cow."
Raymond's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Raymond received a $22 initial payment.
"My life has currently changed, am now very comfortable and happy at my house.I have restored my friends again since I shunned away from them due to extreme poverty and some didn't want to associate with me since I borrowed a lot but now am satisfied because I combine what I earn from casual jobs and with GD transfers and everything needs is well covered."
Benedate's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Benedate received a $22 initial payment.
"My life is different since I do not need to overwork in order to get enough money to gather for my needs like paying for merry go round group."
Faith's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Faith received a $22 initial payment.
"I did not have chicken but, thanks to the transfer I own some right now. Once they multiply I will sell the eggs to earn an income which will help me in meeting household needs. I used to depend only on availability of casual farm work to provide for my family."
Janeth's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Janeth received a $22 initial payment.
"My new goal at the moment is to build a bigger house for my family since the one I have now is small and children have to sleep in the kitchen which is also small in size."