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.
Rose's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Rose received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference is my daily life is that my children do not have to go without food because I can now afford to buy them food on a daily basis thanks to the transfers I got from Give directly."
Carolyne's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Carolyne received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt so good when I received my transfer as it was my first time receiving such a large amount of money via my mpesa."
Maurine's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Maurine received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt so happy and relieved from my finanacial burdens.I had slept for two nights without food just before GD sent me the money so this was a real blessing to my family."
Jocinter's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Jocinter received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt so happy because I have been so much in need of seats but I never had money, so this was a good opportunity to fill my empty sitting room."
Sabina's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Sabina received a $97 initial payment.
"I was overwhelmed with joy because I finally got the money I had been eagerly waiting for to spend on food and cattle for rearing.Thanks to GD."
Bernard's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Bernard received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I'm going to finished my college."
Millicent's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Millicent received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt so good when I received my transfer since it enabled me plough my land which would have not been cultivated were it not for the transfer."
Rueben's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Rueben received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I go out grazing my ox and goat everyday and that is very fulfilling."
Mary's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Mary enrolled.
"Receiving this money means that I will regain my dignity because I will be able to build a pit latrine and I will no longer have to use my neighbors toilet.In addition to that, I will be able to buy a blanket and keep myself warm during cold nights. Lastly, I will pay school fees for my child who dropped out of high school."
Francisca's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Francisca enrolled.
"The biggest hardship is looking for food on a daily basis because I do not have a good income and yet I am a widow with a big family to feed. "