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.
There will be no further updates from this completed recipient.
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($475 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
check
What did you spend your third transfer on?
I have spent 30000 KES to buy building materials, saved 15000 KES and paid house rent of 1500 KES.
Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
I have a new goal of building a house and moving from a rented house.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I am an orphan who has been struggling to finish secondary school because school fee was a challenge. I am glad to have finished and registered for a driving course with GD transfers. I have made a big progress in my life because of GD.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($494 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
attach_money
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my transfer to pay my college tuition fee (30000), paid house rent (10000) and bought food and household utensils plus pocket money (10000)
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I used to depend on farming for a living and food but now with this driving course i will get an alternative source of livelihood.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
attach_money
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I paid 10,000 KSH fees for my training in driving school.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to build a new house.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to rebuild my house which is falling apart and set up a small business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that a run a small construction site which has helped me build my house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is I have not been able to educate myself further due to lack of money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am called to work, I know I will get something small
