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.
Sella's family
access_time 7 years ago
Sella received a $465 third payment.
"I spent 32,000 KES of my third transfer to enroll for P1 Training at Eregi Teachers' Training College..I have been waiting for a chance to join a TTC but had no funds, thank you GD for providing an opportunity. My elder sister will be supporting me thereafter until I finish the training. The balance was spent on buying a heifer that we intend to raise for the purpose of bride price to my parents in future , as a traditional requirement of the Luo community.."
Everline's family
access_time 7 years ago
Everline received a $465 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on building a new 3 room house since my previous house was just a single room yet I never had funds before GD support. Thank you."
Salamah's family
access_time 7 years ago
Salamah received a $456 second payment.
"I had no hopes in life but Givedirectly gave me hope and uplifted my family from poverty. I am very happy and hopeful for a better life. "
Grace's family
access_time 7 years ago
Grace received a $465 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on finishing and plastering my 3 room house since housing was of great priority to me since my previous house was growing old. I also invested in fresh fish business which I buy from the Lake. I have so far saved 10,000"
Elida's family
access_time 7 years ago
Elida received a $485 second payment.
"My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer in that, I eat well and I stay in a nice place as compared to before which could leak during raining seasons"
Mary's family
access_time 7 years ago
Mary received a $620 second payment.
"My life is different than it would be if I didn't the money because if it was not for the money I wouldn't be able to clear my son's fee which means he wouldn't be able to sit for his final examinations. My son too would still be sleeping in neighbours home because I couldn't manage to build the house on my own."
Sam's family
access_time 7 years ago
Sam received a $456 second payment.
"Infact everyone in the village is wondering how my life has changed tremendously. I am very happy, I have even gained weight and I look healthier than before. Back then I was very miserable and I would go looking for manual labour to make ends meet. But ever since I received the transfers my family is happy and we feed well."
Esther's family
access_time 7 years ago
Esther received a $465 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on plastering our house to make it more durable and resistant to termites that eat up the pillars. This was always a priority but we could not manage before due to low finances.Actually y husband is very happy about all this."
Yoweri's family
access_time 7 years ago
Yoweri received a $474 initial payment.
"The moment i received my money, i was extremely happy to extent of losing sleep, and i kept checking my mobile account to ensure it was real, not a hoax."
James's family
access_time 7 years ago
James received a $474 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is am now relieved from stress of trying to meet the cost of living since my taxi motorcycle is giving me daily source of income."