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.
Emilly's family
access_time 8 years ago
Emilly received a $99 initial payment.
"I would like to renovate my house and expand my business with my upcoming transfer" (Occupation: Small business)
George's family
access_time 8 years ago
George received a $493 second payment.
"Givedirectly follows through with their promises unlike other NGOs." (Occupation: Small business)
Pelesia's family
access_time 8 years ago
Pelesia received a $493 second payment.
"Givedirectly keeps promises and it has uplifted the living standard of the less privileged in the community." (Occupation: Small business)
Valentine's family
access_time 8 years ago
Valentine received a $99 initial payment.
"I spent the first transfer on buying window glasses 9,000KES and added some amount onto my small retail business 9,00KES." (Occupation: Small business)
Domnic's family
access_time 8 years ago
Domnic received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference is that my shop keeping business is doing well and i am able to sustain my family."
Ruth's family
access_time 8 years ago
Ruth received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend the upcoming transfer on renovating my house into a semi- permanent one from a mud house and also expand my glossary business."
Julius's family
access_time 8 years ago
Julius received a $99 initial payment.
"Am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on building my house ." (Occupation: Small business)
Rose's family
access_time 8 years ago
Rose enrolled.
"I would like to use part of the money to pay school fees for my daughter who is in standard eight and is joining form one next year. Secondly l would wish to buy household items for my house. Finally l would like to open up a business to generate income to support my family. "
Everlyne's family
access_time 8 years ago
Everlyne received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to build a house and to expand my business with the upcoming cash transfer."
Beatrice's family
access_time 8 years ago
Beatrice received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to spend my upcoming cash transfer on paying school fees and to expand my grocery shop." (Occupation: Small business)
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