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
Carolyne
received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt so excited when I received the money because it would help me to seek medication for my child."
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almost 8 years ago
Dorcas
received a $97 initial payment.
"I was very happy when I received the money from GiveDirectly because I was worried about where I would get money to pay school fees for my child."
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almost 8 years ago
Rose
received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment when I received my money I felt very happy since this was an opportunity to achieve some of my dreams."
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almost 8 years ago
Nyandiko
received a $97 initial payment.
"I was cooking in the evening when I received the money and the rest of the evening was full of jubilation."
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almost 8 years ago
Eddy
received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt so happy when I received the money because it would help me to start a barber business."
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almost 8 years ago
Washington
received a $97 initial payment.
"It was late in the evening when I received the Mpesa message from GiveDirectly. I was not expecting it at that time and I was n pleasantly surprised. I was very happy."
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almost 8 years ago
Milka
received a $97 initial payment.
"I received the money while I was at my work place, I felt very happy because it gave me hope of finally building a new bigger house"
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almost 8 years ago
Grace
received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt so happy the moment I received the money from GiveDirectly and knew that my children will not go school with torn uniforms again."
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almost 8 years ago
Nancy
received a $97 initial payment.
"I received the money while resting at home in the evening ,I could not believe it so I called my husband to come home and he too confirmed that it was true and we were jubilated."
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almost 8 years ago
Tom
received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt so excited when I received the money because it would assist me in paying school fee for my child."
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