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.
Margret's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Margret received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received the money, I was very happy because I had a debt which was long over due and was giving me sleepless nights but am now very happy because I paid it and am now at peace. Thank you GD for the transfer"
Susan's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Susan received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received the money, I was very happy and prayed to God for the blessings. I immediately knew that my life would change for the better. Thank you Gd for the transfer."
Benard's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Benard received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that now I have a dairy cows as my asset."
Emilly's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Emilly received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that with my business I am taking good care of my family."
Gilbert's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Gilbert received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now fell a bit relived of debts now that I paid all the debts that I incurred using a hired fishing boat. Am also happy that we have some of the things that I only admired but could never own."
Verrone's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Verrone received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment when I received my money I was in the farm weeding, and suddenly I felt my faith in GD building up, and even the belief that one of these days soon my family will have a better life, thank you."
Florence's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Florence received a $97 initial payment.
"Upon receiving my first transfer I never trusted the source I suspected it was a scam and I went an extra mile of confirming my Mpesa balance that verified it was true,I jumped out of joy since at the moment I didn't have any money even to go to my home as I had gone to a relative funeral event and due to the miscellaneous on the planning of the event ,I had to chip in some money thus exhausted the money I had."
Maurine's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Maurine enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I face is that my children are frequently sent out of school due to lack of school fees and feeding them has is a big problem because of my unsustainable and inconsistence income."
Elizabeth's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Elizabeth received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received the money, I was very happy because our boat had broken due to engine failure but now were going to be able to repair. Thank you GD for transfer."
Paulina's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Paulina received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment when I received my money I was herding cattle for my Employer since I am a domestic worker but occasionally take care of their livestock.I felt an excitement in my heart since I would spend the money on immediate family needs that had not been taken care of for a while since I am a widow.."