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.
Risper's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Risper received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in our daily lives is that we never expected to ever have such a good and spacious house due to low income and multiple demands, but it is now becoming a reality , thank you very much."
Caroline's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Caroline received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is the confidence and joy of being self empowered since I have managed to build three single rental houses next to my village most known center and now I am assured of every months' income hence relying on my husband as a sole bread winner has seized to be an issue."
Dorsila's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Dorsila received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have been assured of residing in a good permanent house soon, something I least expected in life."
Philister's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Philister received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is the peace I have after paying school fee for my siblings. I now feel relieved and happy they are now studying without being sent back home for school fee."
Rose's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Rose received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is owning a house. I no longer have to stay in a rental house which was very expensive. I now feel independent."
Rosemary's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Rosemary received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am making daily income from making clothes for people after stocking my shop with more varieties of materials. Even the tailoring machine I bought using first transfer to which I only added a little money. I make between 500 KES - 1,000 KES daily, thank you .In additional, I soon expect to have my own house and shift from rental once I finalize land purchase process. Thank you very much."
Nancy's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Nancy received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, my dowry has now been paid and this makes me very happy and proud. Thank you GD for the transfer."
Millicent's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Millicent received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is the joy I have from buying building materials which will necessitate the building of a decent house in my own homestead and I believe when this happens I would have saved the money I used to pay monthly rent for children's education.I have also acquired a cupboard which I have been admiring for my neighbors' houses and til now I feel I am dreaming since I never saw all this coming .I am thankful to GiveDirectly."
Syprose's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Syprose received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that our son who is a student at a National school was threatened with being sent away from the classroom since he went to Class without paying any fee this term but only with a promise to the school authorities. I must say GD transfer came in timely and saved us the embarrassment, thank you very much. In addition, I had earlier invested my first transfer on certified seed and fertilizer, and I am excited that my family harvested enough to eat. Thank you very much GD."
Everline's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Everline received a $481 second payment.
"My life has improved and I feel relieved having cleared the school fee. Since I repaired my fishing net I'm now able to get more fish for sale hence we can easily meet our needs."