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.
Veronica's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Veronica received a $463 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on buying a sofa set seat and five goats which I didn't have . I paid school fees for my child who is in high school nursery.I also bought two bags of maize and food for my family's consumption .I also bought fishing nets which my husband who is a fisherman uses for harvesting fish getting an income of 400 KES per day that is able to sustain oor family's needs as opposed to before when he mainly relied on hiring fishing nets from the other fishermen."
Claries's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Claries received a $484 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on plastering my 3 roomed house which was build using the second transfer since I had a leaking and very small house before GD supported me, and I am very thankful.I spent the small balance on a bag of dry corn and other food items for my family."
Florence's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Florence received a $463 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on more house constructions materials for 13,000 KES to enable us build soon and move from the small house that we currently live in.I also bought 2 cows for 16,000 KES that I wish to use as a form of saving for the moment. I spared 10,000 KES that we have been using a little at a time for needs that arise."
Verrone's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Verrone received a $484 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on a woofer with battery and solar (18,000 KES) for entertainment and to keep us informed. I also bought bedding (6,000 KES) that we needed,as well as food items (5,000 KES). Last, I paid a debt (5,000 KES), loan repayment to a Women Group(5,000 KES), seats (3,000 KES)."
Debula's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Debula received a $477 initial payment.
"The moment i recieved the money at around 23:00 hours, I stepped out of the house and ululated in celebration. I was so happy that day."
Mackay's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Mackay enrolled.
"The biggest hardship which i face in my family is lack of good structures for example good permanent house."
Hellen's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Hellen enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I face in my household is not having oxgyen for ploughing .hence digging with hand hoe is very difficult and leads to low crop production. "
John's family
access_time over 7 years ago
John enrolled.
"The biggest hardship which i faced was the death of my mother which made me to drop out of school since she was the one sponsoring my studies."
Betty's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Betty enrolled.
"The biggest hardship i face is lack of money for purshasing household items like bed, mattresses ,and solar. My family members therefore sleep on papyrus which makes them in comfortable."
James's family
access_time over 7 years ago
James enrolled.
"Receiving this money means i will be able to buy livestock and build a better house for me to sleep in. "