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.
Dorine's family
access_time 8 years ago
Dorine received a $491 second payment.
"I spent my second transfer to buy a goat for 2000 KES, 2000 KES i spent to buy food for my family ,6000 KES i spent to start a small kiosk business and the remaining cash have saved for to add with the third transfer to build a better house."
Pheobe's family
access_time 8 years ago
Pheobe received a $98 initial payment.
"I will renovate and extend my main house with the whole of this my upcoming payment." (Occupation: Small business)
Teresa's family
access_time 8 years ago
Teresa received a $474 third payment.
"My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer since I have managed to pay workers to prepare my farm early enough,I have also managed to start my own business,operating a shop which is doing well at the moment." (Occupation: Small business)
Julita's family
access_time 8 years ago
Julita received a $491 second payment.
"I can't compare GD with other NGOs because i haven't receive any assistance from them. " (Occupation: Small business)
Abraham's family
access_time 8 years ago
Abraham received a $491 second payment.
"I spent my second transfer to buy 20 pieces of roofing iron sheets for 13000 KES, 11000 KES i spent to buy timber, 8000 KES i paid school fee, 10000 KES I gave my wife for her business and the remaining 7000 KES i spent on daily household expenses"
Dolphine's family
access_time 8 years ago
Dolphine received a $491 second payment.
"GD transfer cash to villagers while other NGOs benefits villagers with other incentives such as paying school fee" (Occupation: Small business)
Beatrice's family
access_time 8 years ago
Beatrice received a $98 initial payment.
"I spent my first transfer to buy maize for 3200 KES, 3000 KES i gave my husband to purchase water pump fuel for irrigation, 3000 KES i spent to add stock for my kiosk business."
Susan's family
access_time 8 years ago
Susan received a $98 initial payment.
"I'm planning to start a shop business with my upcoming transfer."
Rose's family
access_time 8 years ago
Rose received a $98 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build a better house with my upcoming transfer." (Occupation: Small business)
Christine's family
access_time 8 years ago
Christine received a $491 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is the kiosk business which earns me daily income. I also stay in a better house with a good roof."
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