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.
David's family
access_time over 8 years ago
David received a $493 second payment.
"Other organizations are corrupt and some of their items don't fit our needs, unlike GiveDirectly that gives us cash in a very transparent manner to purchase what we lack."
Lilian's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lilian enrolled.
"The biggest hardship we face now is on paying school fees for our three children,most of the times they are sent home due to lack of fees and it's been hard getting money to settle their arrears. "
Polyne's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Polyne enrolled.
"The achievement I'm proudest of is having been able to educate my children upto secondary level of education,my husband passed on leaving them still in primary school and I have worked hard to see them through primary school."
Prisca's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Prisca enrolled.
"The achievement we're proudest of is having been able to save money from farming and bought two cows that were are currently raising. "
Susan's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Susan enrolled.
"The achievement we're proudest of is having been able to build our current house,we used to live in a rental house which was expensive.We also managed to buy one cow which has since given birth to one calf."
Patricia's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Patricia enrolled.
"The biggest hardship I'm facing currently is on making ends meet,I depend on farming which at times does do produce much for the family."
Judith's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Judith enrolled.
"The biggest hardship we face currently is on paying school fees for our children and on making ends meet since we fully depend on farming which in some cases is not sustainable. "
Beatrice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Beatrice enrolled.
"My proudest achievement are that we have built our own home."
Emilly's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Emilly enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is that l have struggled and bought sheeps through my business. "
Lilian's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lilian enrolled.
"My proudest achievement is that we have worked hard and built our own house. "