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.
Joseph's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Joseph received a $482 initial payment.
"Upon receipt of my first transfer, I prioritized purchasing a heifer worth Kshs.25,000.I had sold all my cows towards raising school fees for my school-going children and I had been keeping one cow which I had borrowed from a friend. I also bought paints at a cost of Kshs.4,000 which I used to paint my houses since they had rusted. My houses have a new look and I am so grateful. With Kshs.7,000 I bought a barbed wire which I used to fence my farm hence no livestock can destroy my crops. I also used Kshs.4,000 to build a chicken coop which I currently keep the chicken that I had before receiving the transfer and waiting for the next transfer so that I can add more and sell eggs and chicks so earn an extra income towards payment of school fees.With the remaining amount I used to buy clothes and foodstuffs for my household members."
Caren's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Caren enrolled.
"I live with my 5 children and all of them are below the age of 15. I feel that for them to grow healthy and strong they need to have a proper diet. Milk being one of the staple food, I am forced to buy 3-liters for KES 45 for every liter. I am a poultry farmer and I collect 10eggs per day and eventually sell them for KES 12 for every egg. The money I get from this venture is all spent on buying food leaving me with nothing to save at the end of the day. My dream is to buy a lactating cow for KES 40000 to save me the cost of buying milk every day. I also plan to expand my poultry business by adding 10 chickens to the 12 that I already have. Receiving this money will enable me to buy a cow that will produce milk which is a good source of protein for my children."
Sidi's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Sidi received a $11 initial payment.
"The money has brought a big difference to my life. I now own livestock, which I never had. I am happy that soon I will have lots of them once they multiply. It gives me a sense of joy when I know I will one day become financially stable through the chicken I bought using the transfer.  "
Dyce's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Dyce enrolled.
"The challenge that I am currently facing Is financial challenge. I struggle to provide basic needs for my family. I used to sell chickens but I stopped last year in November because I had losses."
Nyevu's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Nyevu received a $27 second payment.
"I spent the recent transfer to start poultry farming by purchasing 7 chickens. Previously, I had some poultry but they all died due to chronic illness. I had wished to restart it but I lacked the financial capacity. This is my future investment which will help me whenever I encounter any financial challenge as I will be able to sell them to assist me in such a time. In addition, I spent the remaining amount to purchase enough foodstuffs for myself. I am also planning to spend my next transfer to purchase a goat."
Kanze's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Kanze enrolled.
"Last month an organization (mother to mother) from Germany came to our village with a program of rearing goats and chickens to sell. I was given the privilege of being the assistant chair lady of this program, which gave me the joy of being honored for such a post in my village. Upon every meeting, the member gives us a seating allowance which enables me to buy new clothes."
Hinzano's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Hinzano received a $27 second payment.
"Lacking a stable source of income makes it tough to provide food for my family on a daily basis. Therefore, Give Directly funds always save the day. Over the last three months, I spent approximately KES 1,600 from both transfers to procure food for the household. I also spent KES 2000 paying school fees for my child and am hopeful he peacefully studies without being sent out of school. Lastly, I utilized the balance to acquire two chickens that can multiply and produce earnings upon selling them."
Mboe's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Mboe received a $27 second payment.
"I spent most of the money on medical expenses, poultry, food, and school. When the transfers came in, my leg was in severe pain following an earlier accident; so my first transaction, KES 450, took care of the hospital bill and medication. I allocated the remaining cash to settle my children’s school fees amounting to KES 500 and secure food worth KES 690 since we had taken no meal the previous night. Additionally, I purchased 5 chickens at KES 660, with intentions of rearing and letting them reproduce to eventually obtain an income from selling them."
Mwenda's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Mwenda received a $27 second payment.
"Through the unconditional transfers that GiveDirectly is giving us, it does extremely well. With my first transfer, I bought some chicken which are growing big and soon I will sell them and use the money to buy more chicken and turn into a business. I now have a goat and this is a good sign of development in my life."
Faith's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Faith enrolled.
"Poultry farming has been one of my desires ever since I got married in the year 2012. I had a flock of 100 chicken but last year, they all died of infectious disease because I never followed the vaccination schedule to the later. Losing the entire flock was a painful experience and given another chance I will not repeat the mistake I made. I intend to spend KES 10000 to buy 100 chicks each costing KES 100. I also plan to use another KES 10000 to put up a modern spacious structure for the same. Receiving this money will give me another opportunity to start a poultry farming business once again."
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