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.
Laurence's family
access_time 7 years ago
Laurence received a $466 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on plastering our three room house for 35,000 to make it stronger since the soil here is poor and walls normally crack and this weakens mud houses. I always wanted to do it but had no funds, thanks GD. In addition , I paid secondary school fee for our child for 10,000 KES to support his learning."
Mary's family
access_time 7 years ago
Mary received a $486 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on building a hut for my son for 20,000 KES since he used to sleep at our neighbouring homes and it was not convenient. I also plastered my own house for 25,000 KES. In addition, I started a sardines business for 2,500 KES though I also sell sugar , salt ,soap, and buns on the side. My life has changed for the better and I wish GD could do the same for other poor families."
Risper's family
access_time 7 years ago
Risper received a $620 second payment.
"My life is different than it would have been if I never received the money because if it was not for the money I would still be staying in the old house because I couldn't build a new house on my own."
Caren's family
access_time 7 years ago
Caren received a $465 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on buying a few house completion materials since housing to me has always been a priority as I had a tiny little thing that always embarrassed me whenever I had visitors since I had to ask them to move all the time for me to pass and serve them.I also paid school fee balances for 10,000 KES."
Silivia's family
access_time 7 years ago
Silivia received a $474 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is the pleasure of knowing i have acquired items i never thought i could own."
Jackson's family
access_time 7 years ago
Jackson received a $456 second payment.
"The big difference in my life is that I now own a clothing business and I sleep and eat well. This is an opportunity I never thought would come to pass."
Caroline's family
access_time 7 years ago
Caroline received a $465 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on seats for 15,000 KES since we had none at all, a bed and mattress for 11,000 KES, and our children's bedding for 6,000 KES. I bought clothes for my family for 6,000 KES and spent the balance on dry corn for family consumption since our crop had not done well."
Selina's family
access_time 7 years ago
Selina received a $620 second payment.
"Had I not received the money I would have died in a pathetic house. This is because my house was in a bad state and I also do not have any source of income hence I could not manage to build it on my own. This is the difference in my life since I received the money."
Doris's family
access_time 7 years ago
Doris received a $620 second payment.
"My life is different than it would have been if I didn't receive the transfer in that I wouldn't be having the kind of house I have currently. My previous house was old and dusty, but since I didn't have a proper income I couldn't manage to renovate."
Jesca's family
access_time 7 years ago
Jesca received a $474 initial payment.
"The moment i recieved my money, i felt so happy in my heart."