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.
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almost 8 years ago
Benta
received a $97 initial payment.
"when I received the money, I cried and thanked God because when my son completed his primary school, I did not know whether he would join high school but when I received the money, I was very happy and my hopes were lifted up again. Thank you GD."
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almost 8 years ago
Grace
received a $485 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer buy kerosene and I also don't sleep with my chicken in the same house anymore."
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almost 8 years ago
Rael
received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment l received the money l was very happy that, l thank God for his blessings."
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almost 8 years ago
Susan
received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received the money, I was very happy because it was during drought and there was no food"
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almost 8 years ago
Madhundu
received a $396 third payment.
"Well , in my opinion ! GD trained us very well. However , GD delayed to send us the transfers. So , there was delayed transfer problems. "
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almost 8 years ago
Emmanuel
received a $485 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer pay rent because I now have my own house. My business is also doing good hence I no longer do the odd jobs in the community as before."
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almost 8 years ago
Dorcas
received a $485 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is the peace of mind and happiness I have gained after paying school fees for my children.Thanks GD for relieving my burdens."
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almost 8 years ago
Kennedy
received a $485 second payment.
"The biggest differences in my daily life that I can mention are; I have paid dowry and now I have gain respect from my in-laws and as a result I don't feel indebted to them anymore as opposed to before the transfer. I have also acquire my plumbing certificate since was held by the institution I used to study in for a period of two years and now that I have my certificate I am more confident of applying for jobs opportunities which I am qualified for. Thanks to GiveDirectly."
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almost 8 years ago
Mutaanda
received a $396 third payment.
"Well ! School fees and a house. I spent my third transfer on paying school fees for my children and i also completed building my house."
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almost 8 years ago
Hellen
received a $97 initial payment.
"I was in the kitchen when I heard the Mpesa message, I rushed to the house and when I saw the message I laughed loudly and danced. I was very happy because I received money that I did not sweat for and I have never received such in my life. I thank GD and may God bless."
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