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.
Tresa's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Tresa received a $463 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on diversifying and restocking a Hairdressing /barber shop/second hand clothes business for 20,000 KES to enable me get a steady source of income, and bought seats for 20,000 KES because what I had previously had grown old and needed a replacement."
Milka's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Milka received a $464 third payment.
"I used most portion of my third transfer to buy livestock with a purpose of rearing and later sell their young ones to get school fees for my children in future. The remaining amount, I used to start a cereals business which is my major source of income and no longer works for people in their farms."
Dorine's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Dorine received a $466 third payment.
"I spent a portion of my third transfer on extending my house which was previously very tiny to accommodate my family and guests. I found it so hard requesting for accommodation at the neighborhood whenever I had visitors at home. That brought me much shame as the neighbors kept on disclosing a lot of information about my family. I am glad today that I no longer undergo this shame. Secondly, I purchased an ox which I currently use in ploughing my farms."
Kesiah's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Kesiah received a $467 third payment.
"My old house had worn out iron sheets that were leaking and was I was scared the winds might blow it off any time. So when I received my second transfer, I bought one of the most expensive iron sheets in the market and constructed a nice new house. When my third transfer arrived, I embarked on construction of the house. My house is so unique in the whole village. It is the only house with galsheet iron sheets, blue. I am so happy and excited when I look at my house. It warms my heart."
Joseph's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Joseph received a $463 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on an oxen for 15,000 KES that I am raising for the purpose of paying it as dowry to my parents in law at a later date, as a traditional requirement. I then bought a bed and mattress for 9,000 KES for our children as they did not have, and gave my wife 15,000 KES for utensils and family clothing.The rest we spent on miscellaneous items."
Martin's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Martin received a $484 third payment.
"I spent a portion of my third transfer on enrolling my daughter for a teaching course in a college. Were it not for the transfers, I would not have managed this meaning my daughter would still be idling home as she did before. Secondly, I purchased a dairy cow with intentions of deriving milk from it for milk purposes. As we speak, i feed on my own milk at my own convenience. I also sell part of the milk produced and get money in return which has always met my family's daily needs."
Rose's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Rose received a $463 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on cementing my house into a semi- permanent one and now the striking cold that used to get in through small holes in my previous mud house has seized as a result I am getting peaceful sleep at night .I fixed five steel windows and a steel door on it.I also paid school fees for my daughter who is in high school ."
Eunice's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Eunice received a $467 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on paying school fees for my children in secondary school. I am happy they have been able to stay in school for the whole of this term. The remaining amount I spent on food for my family consumes. Thank you GiveDirectly for the money."
Wilson's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Wilson received a $463 third payment.
"I used a portion of my third transfer to buy sand and cement which I have used to cement my house which I built with the second transfer, I paid laborers who cemented my house, I bought a bull to assist me plough my farm. The remaining amount, I spent to buy a sack of maize for consumption."
Josphine's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Josphine received a $463 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on cementing my house ,now I am happy since I no longer smearing my previous mud which came with a lot of expenses . I have bought paints which I am yet to use them on painting my house. I bought fishing nets but unfortunately they got stolen by unknown persons. I also bought a goat."