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.
Benta's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Benta received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is having peace seeing my children studying well without being sent back home for school fee."
Naumi's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Naumi received a $481 second payment.
"My life has improvd and I feel both happy and independent because I have my compound."
Ruth's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Ruth received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is the house I currently live in-it has a tight security, cemented walls and a nice look that everyone in the village admires. This is contrary to before when my security had deteriorated while living in a mud house with a door made of tin."
Everline's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Everline received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I live in a better house-one with proper ventilation, space and many rooms. Each and everyone of us within my household now has his/ her privacy. This is contrary to before when we lived in a single room where even changing clothes was a problem."
Irene's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Irene received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily is the pride I have for having a descent house free from dust."
Dolrosa's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Dolrosa received a $423 initial payment.
"I was so happy when I received the transfers because I knew that I would tackle all my financial problems."
Unice's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Unice received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my husband now has a fishing net which he uses to fish hence better income, unlike before when he used to work on other people's boats as before."
Moureen's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Moureen received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my children are no longer being sent out of school due to fee arrears as before because I payed the better part of the fees. Am also happy that my cloth business is now doing better and am able to cater for the needs of my family effectively. Thanks to GiveDirectly."
Janet's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Janet received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is the pride I have for havong paid my dowry so I now feel like a real woman."
Jackline's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Jackline received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that currently, I live in my own home. This has really given me autonomy and freedom to make decisions and execute my development plans without much consultation. Initially, when I lived with my in-laws I lacked freedom to make decisions and act upon them."