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.
Benjamin's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Benjamin received a $468 third payment.
"My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer in that I no longer spend the nights in the kitchen as before because I have my own house and I dress smartly. I also managed to get my college certificate which was held due to fee arrears hence am now hopeful of landing a job soon."
Norah's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Norah received a $468 third payment.
"I spent most of my third transfer to buy timber and nails which I have used to build my house. I paid laborers who were building my house 9,000 KES, bought 20 tins of maize for my family's consumption at 2,000 KES and also bought food for my family."
Evalyne's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Evalyne received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment when i received this transfer i was really happy for i knew i would now be able to feed well unlike before we would go without meals."
Caroline's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Caroline received a $468 third payment.
"In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well by sending the transfers directly to the recipient hence no corruption."
Maurice's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Maurice received a $468 third payment.
"I spent my first transfer to plant rice on my I hector piece of land."
Rose's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Rose received a $468 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on finishing my house at 14,000 KES, bought house furniture at 26,000 KES, clothes and shoes for the children at 5,000 KES, then used the rest of the money on Christmas Holiday."
Agnes's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Agnes received a $97 initial payment.
"I was very happy the moment when I received my money and prayed. "
Paul's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Paul received a $97 initial payment.
"I was very happy the moment when I received my money and jumped. "
Dison's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Dison received a $97 initial payment.
"I was very happy because it enable me to buy what I didn't have before and I'm feeling good. "
Linet's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Linet received a $97 initial payment.
"I was very happy and thankful to God for such a wonderful gift that I didn't expect. "