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.
Irene's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Irene received a $493 second payment.
"My life has improved because previously I was using a mat as a door but now I have a steel door, this is an achievement that I didn't know I would meet in my life."
Lorna's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lorna received a $493 second payment.
"l am eating well and sleeping comfortably"
Dorine's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Dorine received a $476 third payment.
"My life different than it would have been if I never received the transfer because I no longer fish because I have my small business hence I can get small income."
Jecinter's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jecinter received a $493 second payment.
"Initially, I could not even invite my biological parents to my house since I was shameful and embarrassed with the nature of my small house, where I never had my privacy, but thanks to GD for enabling me acquire a bigger house which can accommodate us all and "give me my privacy," I can now welcome everyone in my house without any fear. A big difference in my daily life."
Jenipher's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Jenipher received a $476 third payment.
"I spent the second tranfers to buy steel windows, door frames, cement and sand to repair and extended my house."
Hellen's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Hellen received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build a new house and buy chairs with my upcoming lump-sum payment."
Dorcas's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Dorcas received a $476 third payment.
"I bought furniture for 4500 KES, iron sheets 9000 KES, timber and poles 3000 KES, build my son a house with 5000 KES, paid school fees 1500 KES, sheep 3000 KES, treated my child with 2000 KES,5000 KES for grocery business and the rest on buying daily food."
Kennedy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Kennedy received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have revamped my security and that of my household members by fitting burglar proof door to my main house and we no longer live in fear of robbers and thieves."
Elizabeth's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Elizabeth received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build a new house and pay school fees with my upcoming lump-sum payment ."
Julian's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Julian received a $493 second payment.
"GD has sent us transfers directly to our phones, where we don't need to squabble over it with anyone as opposed to other Ngos which channel them in the wrong hands causing conflicts."