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.
Samuel's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Samuel received a $468 third payment.
"When I received my third transfer, I enrolled myself to a driving school. I had been longing to able to drive a vehicle which I can proudly say that I am capable of doing now."
Violet's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Violet received a $468 third payment.
"My life is different than it would have been if I never received transfers in that, my spouse no longer borrows nets from our jealous neighbors who would always pray for failure on our side. "
Bethline's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Bethline received a $468 third payment.
"In my opinion, GD has really improved the lives of the poor. Up to now I don't know what GD doesn't do well."
Mary's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Mary received a $468 third payment.
"My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer in that I have paid school fees for my child for to consecutive school terms and now my child is going to school with no worries of being sent home for school fees."
Turphosa's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Turphosa received a $468 third payment.
"When I received my third transfer, I fitted a burglar proof door and windows to my house. Our area is prone to theft and therefore I was living there with a lot of fear. Thanks to Give Directly for revamping my security."
George's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
George received a $468 third payment.
"I have saved most of my third transfer as I am planning to buy motorcycle for my future source of income. The remaining balance l spent to pay school for my children who are in secondary school. "
Monicah's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Monicah received a $468 third payment.
"In my opinion,GD impact to the community is real,we received our unconditional transfer as promised."
Peninah's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Peninah received a $468 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on finishing the construction of my house at 40,000 KES, bought two sacks of maize at 6,000 KES then used the rest of the cash on food for the house."
Lilian's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Lilian received a $468 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on opening a shop business at a nearby market centre. I had done this kind of a business though under somebody and realized how good the business was in terms of profit yielding. I am glad that my prayers of owning my own shop was finally answered. I am so proud to serve my community with a variety of all items, a courtesy of GiveDirectly."
Tom's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Tom received a $468 third payment.
"Give direct has enabled us own good things and even earn respect that we did not have or could have not even had in our villages. "