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.
Anna's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Anna received a $23 sixth payment.
"I have a plan of selling my chicken to get money enough for buying a cow for milk purpose."
Vicky's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Vicky received a $235 initial payment.
"Had I not received this transfer, I would have been overtaken by stress. My lenders would have repossessed our cow leaving us devastated and without milk to give to the children hence, forcing us to go back to buying milk. Thus,financial struggles I am really happy because we closed this gap using GD transfers."
Aloys's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Aloys received a $253 initial payment.
"I expect a more peaceful life because I would have bought cows for dowry payment. This means less pressure from my wife's people that I should pay her dowry."
Vivian's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Vivian received a $235 initial payment.
"Currently I do not have any new goal as the one I had of buying a cow is now fulfilled."
Janet's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Janet received a $545 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life now is that I am very happy since I feel fulfilled with the accomplishment I have made soo far.I have cow and construction of a roofed house still on process,two things that I was yearning for in life."
Geoffrey's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Geoffrey received a $235 initial payment.
"I expect to increase my income by rearing my dairy cow and poultry farming."
Caroline's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Caroline received a $253 initial payment.
"I expect to own my own things like poultry,a dairy cow and provide for my self rather than depending on my husband."
George's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
George received a $235 initial payment.
"In the next six months, my cow shall have reproduced hopefully. This will make my life more comfortable and some ease in paying school fees for my son."
Fancy's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Fancy received a $545 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now take care of my cow and chickens which in turn earn me small income.Life is now good since I don't struggle too much for food like before."
Ronis's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Ronis received a $545 initial payment.
"I spent my first transfer on buying a cow worth 31000 KES,building materials worth 3000 KES and clothes worth 2400 KES."
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