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.
Benter's family
access_time 8 years ago
Benter received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment when I received my money I felt so happy, knelt and prayed to thank God for the money."
Susan's family
access_time 8 years ago
Susan received a $97 initial payment.
"I was very happy the moment I receive my transfer, it was the best moment in my life."
Millicent's family
access_time 8 years ago
Millicent received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer I was very happy and exclaimed in the house. I tried calling the hotline to say thank you but no one picked."
Philip's family
access_time 8 years ago
Philip received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt so happy and relieved the moment I received my money because I was so stressed over my child's school fees at the moment."
Emmaculate's family
access_time 8 years ago
Emmaculate received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt very happy the moment I received the money and went on my knees and said a prayer."
Kennedy's family
access_time 8 years ago
Kennedy received a $97 initial payment.
"I received my money while slashing grass in my compound upon seeing the message from GiveDirectly, I felt very have happy since I was assured of accomplishing most of my dreams which I have been yearning of for a long time."
Siprina's family
access_time 8 years ago
Siprina received a $97 initial payment.
"I was so happy the moment I received my money because it had come as a relief for me, as I was stressed on how to get money for cultivation."
Lusya's family
access_time 8 years ago
Lusya received a $97 initial payment.
"I was very happy when I received my transfer as I was a sure of receiving 110000 KES. "
David's family
access_time 8 years ago
David received a $97 initial payment.
" The moment I received my first transfer,I felt very happy since I was hopeful of achieving my long term goals which I have never achieved due to my little income."
Mary's family
access_time 8 years ago
Mary received a $97 initial payment.
"I was seated in my house wondering what I will prepare for my grandchildren when they come back from school. I was so happy when I checked my phone later and so the Mpesa message from GiveDirectly and prepared a nice meal for my grandchildren that day."