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.
Margaret's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Margaret received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build a new house with my upcoming transfer."
Patroba's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Patroba received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend on renovating my leaking house."
Jane's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jane received a $476 third payment.
"Yes, i am planning to expand my timber selling business in future."
Francisca's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Francisca received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend (30000 KES) on increasing my salon business and save 20000 KES for my child school fees in future."
Alice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Alice received a $476 third payment.
"I used to have a lot debts which i have now settled,i have also cleared school fees for my children as well I am going to start tomatoe planting on large scale.This will improve my livelihood."
Lilian's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lilian received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to clear school fee balance for my children, spend on planting rice and on adding stock for my clothes business."
Pamellah's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pamellah received a $476 third payment.
"I am currently running a pharmacy, which generates for me daily income, besides, I have been able to keep my children in school courtesy of Give Directly and I am very excited that they are soon sitting for their exams. That is how my life has changed after receiving the transfers."
Charles's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Charles received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to buy sand and cement to finish building my incomplete house."
Monica's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Monica received a $99 initial payment.
"I will spent my second payment on increasing my rice stock for sale and pay school fees for my children."
Jane's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jane received a $476 third payment.
"My life is different than it would if I never received the transfer because I managed to build a house for my son so my children have a place to sleep."