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.
Benard's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Benard received a $491 third payment.
"No, I don't have any new goal after receiving transfers from Give Directly. My major focus was acquiring a driving license and investing in welding business."
Jane's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Jane received a $473 third payment.
"Yes, my goal is to expand my second hand clothes selling business to make more profit to enable me meet my family needs."
Grace's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Grace received a $473 third payment.
"My new goal is to start a cereals business for my family upkeep and school fee for my children."
Pamela's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Pamela received a $473 third payment.
"My new goal is to start a business of selling cereals to enable me fend for my family."
Caren's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Caren received a $473 third payment.
"I spent the third transfer on buying three dairy cows because by reproducing and getting milk from them. I will be able to sell the milk at a price of 50KES per jar and through the profit I can expand my cereal business( maize) .I bought four bags of maize to boost my cereal business and I also bought household items such as a thermo flask and plates that I had admired for a long time as I could not afford."
Emilly's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Emilly received a $473 third payment.
"I spent my third cash transfer on buying a barell for storing water, paid a loan that I borrowed to buy a solar panel, paid college fees for my daughter, bought maize, sorghum to beef up food security and deposited 8,000 KES in my savings account." (Occupation: Small business)
Richard's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Richard received a $473 third payment.
"My new goal is to open my own welding garage so that I can as well be an employer instead of being an employee." (Occupation: Small business)
Samson's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Samson received a $473 third payment.
"My new goal is to start a canteen and sell cereals and household items, I believe that I will make alot of profits as am staying along the road side and the business will attract most of the customers as I will be independent and gain more respect from my neighbors. "
Lilian's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Lilian received a $491 third payment.
"Yes, my goal is to expand my fish selling business in the near future,this is my family source of income so expanding it will go along way in giving me more returns to cater for other needs." (Occupation: Small business)
Pamela's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Pamela received a $473 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on building a new house for business, I also bought food and some business supplies " (Occupation: Small business)
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