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.
Elly's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Elly received a $23 initial payment.
"My new goals are; purchasing decent seats in my house and a mattress since I have an old one."
Jane's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Jane received a $23 initial payment.
"My life has improved since i now raise poultry."
Elice's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Elice received a $23 initial payment.
"My new goal is to buy sheep so that i will be selling the off springs whenever i need to.this will enable me to live well and have somewhere to rely on despite the fact that i don't work due to my disability"
Jonah's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Jonah enrolled.
"The biggest achievement I am proud of is building a better house, well furnished. Some times back I use to stay with my parents. This made me and my family a bit uncomfortable. Unnecessary disputes could arise. I am now happy to have a place where I call home."
Milka's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Milka received a $494 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on plastering my entire house which I had build slowly starting with my first transfer since this was a very urgent need for me. I spent 10,000 KES on my child's examination fee to help him finish High School."
Farridar's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Farridar enrolled.
"The greatest achievement I've ever had in my life is when I was a member of drama club in secondary school and we went up-to the national level to represent the county. "
Konslata's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Konslata received a $473 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on plastering my house and painting it. I spent the balance on seats and bedding to complement my decent looking house."
Philini's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Philini enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is being able to educate all my children;I did this out of a real struggle as I was only depending on selling my farm produce, I used to stay for long hours in the farm. My efforts were rewarded since all my children are all grown and successful."
Ada's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Ada received a $473 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on Secondary school fee for my children for 40,000 KES to enable them get quality education as I am their only parent. I spent the balance on 2 bags of dry corn for family consumption for 7,000 KES"
Caroline's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Caroline received a $23 initial payment.
"Right now i am more hopeful that my child will finish college with the help of the transfers. I am more happy now that we have a helping hand from Givedirectly."