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.
Jacob's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Jacob received a $465 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer to buy iron sheets, nails and timber which I have used to build a three roomed house, I bought steel door and steel window which I have fixed on my house. I bought a sack of maize for my family's consumption."
Evalyne's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Evalyne enrolled.
"The biggest hardship that I am faced with is not being able to afford to pay school fees in full for my children both in primary and secondary school.seeing them miss classes because they have been sent to get the pending arrears really saddens me."
Rebecca's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Rebecca received a $462 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer to buy iron sheets, timber and nails which some of it have been used to build for my co-wife her house and also I have paid laborers who built the house and the remaining amount, I spent to buy personal belongings."
Moses's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Moses enrolled.
"Receiving this money means that I can stop worrying whenever it rains because I will be able to buy iron roofing sheets which I will use to replace the grass thatch I currently have. My children will be able to sleep in a dry place and I will be happy. "
Lilian's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Lilian received a $465 third payment.
"I spent most of my third transfer to pay school for my child who was enrolling in high school and also bought her all the school requirements which were needed. The remaining amount, I spent to buy food for my family."
James's family
access_time over 7 years ago
James received a $462 third payment.
"My life has really improved. Initially, I never had a stable source of income but since I bought a motorcycle, I have been generating daily income that has really made life easier and enjoyable. Besides, my assets have increased-I have more cows , sheep and goats which is also my security. This is how my life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer."
Patrick's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Patrick received a $462 third payment.
"When I received my third transfer, I spent on 2 bulls, 3 sheep. a sofa set and a sack of maize. I felt the great experience that people feel when having money."
Dorothy's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Dorothy received a $462 third payment.
"If I would not have received the transfer, I would not have bought the two bulls and also I have planted two acres of rice which I hope to do good. Thank you GD for the transfer and God bless you."
Peter's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Peter received a $462 third payment.
"When I received my third transfer, I cleared the whole year school fees for my 6 children in primary and secondary school and spent the rest on food. I have 9 people in my household but I was able to feed them well courtesy of Give Directly."
Justo's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Justo received a $465 third payment.
"When I received my third transfer, I cleared college fees for my son with 20000 KES and spent the rest on 30 iron sheets. We are all happy and I now feel very contented-the construction of my new house is currently underway."