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.
Lilian's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Lilian received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference i have seen in my life is that i am now in a good spacious house unlike before and we have the comfort as a family."
Corazon's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Corazon received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that from the rental houses,I am able to get some monthly income that sustains me and my children. I do not have to rely on others fully for my family support. "
Beatrice's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Beatrice received a $484 second payment.
"Since I start agribusiness I stopped sell illicit brew that is I no longer had problem with local authority.Thanks GD you change my life."
George's family
access_time over 7 years ago
George received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now own a house. I was living with my cousin due to my inability to raise one. Apart from that, I no longer work for people in their farms as it used to be since I now own a farm where I head to every morning and earn a descent life out of it."
Judith's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Judith received a $484 second payment.
"There is a big difference in my daily life since I received transfers from GD. My son joined secondary school without any financial headache that I could have had if I never had the money. Last but not list I am fully engaged in brick making business which gives me more income to spend on other needs."
Francis's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Francis received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have been able to clear school fees for my third year course at the university. Were it not for GiveDirectly,I could not have manged to clear the fees. I an hopeful that I will have a bright future. "
Josphine's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Josphine received a $484 second payment.
"I could have not paid fees for my child or bought iron shhets for building in future if I never received the transfer from GD. This is the biggest difference in my life because I am now working on new goals rather than being worried of educating my daughter."
Dorcas's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Dorcas received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I didn't take any loan this time round to pay for my child's school fee and I also managed to admit two more of my children into high school, something that wouldn't be possible if I never received that transfer."
Pamela's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Pamela received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, l no long spent money to buy paraffin for lighting my house as before, l spent that money to buy other basic needs in the house. "
Edith's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Edith received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest differences in my daily life are; I am happy seeing my children through there education and this year I have not carryout harambees to collecting money from loved ones with the intent of paying school fees arrears to my children since I am a casual farm labor and this occupation is not making a steady income to support my family's finances and expenditures . I also have enough food to feed on with my family members as a result my family is now living a healthier living standards."