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.
Lazarus's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Lazarus received a $451 second payment.
"The cash transfers transformed my life alot. I had spent over two years at home after I failed to raise school fees to complete the advanced level of education. However,I utilized the cash transfers to enroll for a certificate in mechanical engineering. I am glad that I will be completing it this year, thanks to GiveDirectly." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Naomy's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Naomy enrolled.
"Livestock play a big role as source of income to most people in my village. Without one, a person is forced to buy milk on a daily basis to feed their family. For our case, my husband is an employed motorcycle taxi rider who comes home every day with a paltry amount of KES 200 in average, an amount that must be used to buy milk and other household necessities. This is often not enough to save since this amount only caters for the day's needs especially food thus putting off any investment plans. Our wish has always been to find an alternative source of income which will provide enough capital for investment especially in agribusiness. " (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Josephie's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Josephie received a $22 eighteenth payment.
"I expect to save and buy livestock for rearing for the financial security of the family. I have always wanted to venture into livestock rearing for the generation of income. I could not fulfil this dream as I did not have any stable income-generating activity." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Kanze's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Kanze received a $538 initial payment.
"I spent KES 30000 on my transfer to purchase two cows. Livestock farming to us is a good initiative only that I lacked the finances to buy them before. These, to us important are assets which can be relied upon in case of future financial hardships. I had also saved some money that I was planning to use it to buy a second-hand motorbike. The transfer topped up this savings and I was able to acquire one. Apart from it providing taxi services in our locality at a fee, I am also using it to carry water for our domestic use. We are currently facing a water shortage which has forced us to walk for many kilometres which is tiresome. Using my motorcycle to carry water has made my family's work easier."
Paul's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Paul received a $194 initial payment.
"My new goal is to buy a motorcycle that I will use as a taxi in order to earn a living. From my friend's knowledge and experience, the business is lucrative. Most of the people tend to move from one place to another and they prefer a taxi because it is fast."
Tabu's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Tabu received a $533 initial payment.
"The idea of getting money from Give Directly when I was told during the baraza sounded untrue. Surprisingly, one month later I saw a notification message on my mobile phone at around 4.00 clock. I could not believe my eyes when I saw the amount that had been sent to me. I still thank them to date and I always pray for them wherever they are." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Joseph's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Joseph received a $22 eighteenth payment.
"One of my sons is in his final year of high school and I hope that his school fees will have been cleared by the time he sits for his final examinations later this year. I do not want his certificate to be held in school due to uncleared fee balances, hence the need to clear his school fees in time. This will also take off some burden as I will now have to worry about raising fees for his brother in college." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Edwin's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Edwin received a $22 eighteenth payment.
"I have done a lot with the transfers and my only goal now is to invest the rest of them on livestock. I know it will be tough because there might be other pressing matters that may force me to spend the money otherwise, but I pray that all goes as planned and that I own livestock soon. I do not have any at the moment and I would be so proud if I bought some before the project is over." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Nixon's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Nixon enrolled.
"My usual day entails waking up as early as 6.00am to go work. As a motorcycle rider, i spend the whole day on the roads transporting my clients as well as other goods. Coming back home in the evening is the happiest part of my day since its the time i reunite with my family as i take a rest" (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Teresa's family
access_time over 4 years ago
Teresa received a $469 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is being able to help my son acquire a motorcycle. This will help us all in the transportation issue which has always been a big challenge. Knowing that I can now move at any given time without worry makes me happy. In addition to this, m y son will also use this motorcycle as a means of generating income to support the entire family."
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