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.
John's family
access_time over 7 years ago
John received a $400 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on completing the construction of my house. I also paid school fees for my children to enable them acquire education."
Linet's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Linet received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am happy and relieved since GiveDirectly gave me an opportunity of educating my children as one of my children who had completed his high school education had stayed at home without furthering his education for two good years due to lack of money to fund his education and now I can say that I am certain of a brighter future for them. Thanks to GiveDirectly for rescuing me at my last point of hopelessness."
Beatrice's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Beatrice received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily is that I have fulfilled my father's greatest wish of supporting my siblings through their education by paying school fees since before the transfer I could not afford due to financial constrains. "
Posline's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Posline received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am proud and happy seeing my child going to school since she had stayed home for one year due to lack of money to fund her education while her fellow age-mates are going to school hence I am now assured of a brighter future for her. I am thankful to GiveDirectly for retaining my dignity since I was a laughing stack in my village because they saw me as widow who couldn't take a child to school. "
Edith's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Edith received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest differences in my daily life are; I am happy seeing my children through there education and this year I have not carryout harambees to collecting money from loved ones with the intent of paying school fees arrears to my children since I am a casual farm labor and this occupation is not making a steady income to support my family's finances and expenditures . I also have enough food to feed on with my family members as a result my family is now living a healthier living standards."
Millicent's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Millicent received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I managed I managed to admit my child for a technical course after his primary education, something I never thought would be possible."
Lilian's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Lilian received a $484 second payment.
"I can say that I received this my second transfer when school fees arrears were overwhelming me for instances, I had 3 children in a secondary school and one in a primary school and therefore it facilitated education of my children."
Caren's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Caren received a $484 second payment.
"I spent my second transfer to pay school fees for my daughter who is taking a course in early childhood development education. I am happy she going to clear college without borrowing and selling charcoal like I used to. Using the remaining amount,I spent on repairing my house that was in a very bad condition. It is now very neat. "
Mary's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Mary received a $485 second payment.
"When I received my second transfer, I paid secondary school fees for my 3 children. I prioritized education of my children since I believe these my children will one day give me the necessary support I may need in the future."
Pamela's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Pamela received a $485 second payment.
"The biggest differences in my daily life are ; I have my own seats which I could not afford before the transfer and now I no longer borrow my neighbors seats when I have visitors.I am also happy seeing my child through her education.Thanks to GiveDirectly."
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