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.
Lilian's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Lilian received a $491 second payment.
"I spent part of my second transfer to start a fire wood business so that I earn income and part of it I spent to buy building material so that I can build a better house for my family. " (Occupation: Small business)
Hellen's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Hellen received a $491 second payment.
"I spent 35000 KES of my second transfer to pay my college fees so as to clear my fee balance and write exams.I also gave my mum 10000 KES to add capital to her business and the rest of the money is used to buy my clothes." (Occupation: Small business)
Philgona's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Philgona received a $491 second payment.
"I spent my my second cash transfer on buying a door to enhance security, paid school fees for my children, started a business of selling maize to enable me earn a daily income, bought utensils, household items that I lacked, bought two goats as an investment, when they give birth I'll sell them and remain with their kids." (Occupation: Small business)
Freda's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Freda received a $98 initial payment.
"I spent my first transfer on expanding my business which brings me income, payed school fees for my children, bought clothes and I also bought food" (Occupation: Small business)
Vallary's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Vallary received a $98 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on building a new house because I don't have a house currently, I stay in rental houses and I would also like to start a shop business that will act as my source of income" (Occupation: Small business)
Dursila's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Dursila received a $491 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives grants while other NGOs give loans." (Occupation: Small business)
Jane's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Jane received a $491 second payment.
"I spent my second transfer on buying furniture so that my family can get a place to sit on, I also spent it on buying a sewing machine so that I can start sewing business for income to feed and provide for my family."
James's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
James received a $98 initial payment.
"I want to spend the upcoming transfer to buy a taxi ''tuktuk" for business to supplement my farming income."
Pamela's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Pamela received a $491 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is the permanent house with a shinny roof I stay in now, I can also feed and provide for my family from the hair dressing business i started from the transfer. God bless GD."
Enock's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Enock received a $491 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have classy chairs in my house and can now invite relatives and friends without feeling any shame." (Occupation: Small business)
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