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.
Stephen's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Stephen received a $241 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have higher hopes of building my house since I have already acquired iron sheets for it."
Eunice's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Eunice received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I live better now-sleeping and waking up in a better house-it is warmer and more comfortable than the leaky grass-thatched house I had before then. Life in a leaky house is just unbearable, you don't sleep enough and you fall sick more frequently."
Rebecca's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Rebecca received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a business that generates for me daily income and therefore I am now doing something productive and I don't need to beg anymore."
Ludia's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Ludia received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is the joy I have gained from living in a iron sheet house from a leaky grassed thatched house.I have also paid school fees for my three children with alot of ease.Thanks to GiveDirectly."
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 am in my own home where I live more peacefully. Before then, I lived in the same compound with my in-laws and my ears were tired of frequent altercations with them."
Anjeline's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Anjeline received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is having a source of income thus I can easily meet my needs. I also happy I now have a house so I no longer have to pay house rent."
Carolyne's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Carolyne received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is the respect I have acquired from my neighbors who at first thought I would not get out of the poverty that had befallen me."
Elidah's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Elidah received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I currently sleep comfortably, without any stress as was the case before."
Eunice's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Eunice received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I used to be employed for 150 KES per day but currently I own my business (plastic articles) due to GD support and make profit of between 1,000 KES-1,500 KES per day.I could not begin earlier than now due to lack of capital. Thank you very much for financial support."
Lucy's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Lucy received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily is the joy of paying school for my children and now they are going to school confortably. Having bought the necessary materials which are needed for my dowry to be paid off ,I am happy that I going to achieve this dream that I have been longing in a long time as my husband and I would have compiled to what the customary laws states in regards to customary marriages."