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.
Hellen's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Hellen received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, l now have a very stable house that l do not need to worry when it is raining as compared to before when l was staying in a very bad condition house which was almost falling down."
Joseph's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Joseph received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer have to hire bulls for ploughing. That money I nowadays channel to other developments that improve my life. I will be forever grateful to GiveDirectly. "
Steven's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Steven received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received my first transfer,I was overwhelmed with joy like group of bees setting in a beehive since I have never received a lump-sum amount of money as this in my whole life as a beneficiary . I am thankful to GiveDirectly as this was a magical moment indeed."
Edwina's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Edwina received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life that, I did not know that l would ever staying in iron-roofed house like other people but Give Directly has done it, I am now staying in a very comfortable house as compared to before when l was staying in a thatched leaky house where l was being rained on, thank you so much and may God continue blessing you work."
Linet's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Linet received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt very happy my son will never be send back home because of school fees."
Ruth's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Ruth received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have some relief after paying school fees for my son who is yet to start his last year in high school. I am also able to sit on my very own seats and GiveDirectly has saved me the embarrassment of sitting on old chairs. I am grateful. "
Loise's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Loise received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received my first transfer, I felt very happy since at that time I was experiencing shortage of food in my household and I didn't have money as a result upon seeing the money I immediately run to the Mpesa agent to withdraw this money and bought food. "
Caren's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Caren received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received my money, I felt very happy. I knew that my boat that had stayed wrecked for long would now resume operations to earn as more income."
Veronica's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Veronica received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am able to make my own income and not fully depend on my husband like I used to previously .I no longer have to wait for him to buy some basics in the house as I am able to from the profits I make in my business. Thanks to GiveDirectly for making me an independent woman. "
Carolyne's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Carolyne received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is having a big house that accommodate my family well. My children now have their study room where they do their studies without interference and we too have our own bedroom separate from our children thus we can have our privacy. "