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.
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almost 8 years ago
Mary
enrolled.
"Receiving this money means the world to me. Am happy and grateful to Give Directly. I look forward to reviving my business which involved selling tomatoes on large scale. "
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almost 8 years ago
Charles
enrolled.
"Receiving this money makes me feel privileged. Even though I have so many dependants, I want to do something that I can remember Give Directly with. I also deal in house construction, I would like to see it grow to a big family business. "
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almost 8 years ago
Eunice
received a $481 second payment.
"I am relieved from school fees burden which has been a big challenge to us.My children are no longer sent away from school to get school fees. life is more comfortable and peaceful when I have money to spend on my own needs. Thanks to GD."
(Occupation: Small business)
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almost 8 years ago
Judith
received a $481 second payment.
"I am very peaceful since I received the transfers and bought what I lacked.I am also certain of building new house which is free from leakage because I have the iron sheets ready. This is a big difference to me."
(Occupation: Small business)
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almost 8 years ago
Conslata
received a $481 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that l am now sure that l will have a house of my dream and l will lead a comfortable life like other people in our community."
(Occupation: Small business)
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almost 8 years ago
Oliver
enrolled.
"Our biggest hardship is scarce finances. We have a large family and our business is not able bring in enough money to cater for all the needs."
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almost 8 years ago
Mercy
received a $96 initial payment.
"I was so happy when I saw the Mpesa message. It was actually a dream come true as I never thought it would be."
(Occupation: Small business)
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almost 8 years ago
Caroline
received a $481 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on buying school uniforms, school book, two sacks of maize, food and I also started a shop business that supports me financially"
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almost 8 years ago
Nivah
received a $96 initial payment.
"I spent 5000 KES of my first transfer to boost my shop keeping business. I can now say I get more Income . Using the remaining amount I bought bedding. "
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almost 8 years ago
Jane
received a $464 third payment.
" I spent my third my transfer on paying school fees for my children and start a business of selling vegetable and fruits for my income."
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