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.
Dorine's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Dorine received a $484 second payment.
"I spent my transfer on paying school fee for my eldest child who is in university pursuing a bachelor in education. I then bought a donkey which I am using for my water selling business."
Petronala's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Petronala received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that am now very happy and relived that I'll be admitting my son into college in November, we had lost hopes of him proceeding with his education due lack of money and he has been a fisherman for two years now. Am also certain that my high school daughter will finish her secondary education now that she's only remaining with two years to go. Thanks a lot to GiveDirectly."
John's family
access_time over 7 years ago
John received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received my first transfer, I felt very happy since I was assured of achieving my greatest goal of seeing my child through his education as a parent have always valued children's education despite my low economic status."
Pamela's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Pamela received a $484 second payment.
"I spent my second transfer on paying school fees for my children to let them have good education. "
Elizabeth's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Elizabeth received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received my first transfer, I spent 5000 KES on a lorry of sand and paid school fees for my son with the rest of the money. My son had been sent home for school fees and I found it prudent to clear for him all the balances since I value education .I am also in a secondary school pursuing my education."
Rosemary's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Rosemary received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received my first transfer, I spent it on food and 2 goats. I decided to spend on 2 goats since they would facilitate education of my 3 children, who are currently in primary school, whey they reach secondary school."
Caroline's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Caroline received a $97 initial payment.
"I spent most of my first transfer to pay school fees for my child who is in high school because I want her to get an education which can help shape her life, and the remaining amount I spent to buy cushions since I did not have."
Zilpa's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Zilpa received a $485 second payment.
"I spent most of my second transfer on paying for my college fees to pursue Early childhood education, it had always been my dream to pursue a college education after my secondary education and I am glad it came to pass."
Halima's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Halima received a $399 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on paying school fees for my children to enable them acquire education. I also stocked food for the family since we were suffering from hunger."
Grace's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Grace received a $1 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I managed to enroll my child into college after he stayed at for two years after finishing his high school education. Am also hopeful tilling larger lands than before when I used to share my farms with those who tilled for me."
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