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.
Yunis's family
access_time 8 years ago
Yunis received a $493 second payment.
"GiveDirectly is open to everybody who wants to participate unlike other NGOs where a few choosen are enrolled in the program." (Occupation: Small business)
Eunice's family
access_time 8 years ago
Eunice received a $493 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is getting more returns from my food selling business ever since i invested in it with my first transfer." (Occupation: Small business)
Caren's family
access_time 8 years ago
Caren received a $493 second payment.
"I spent 25000 KES of my second transfer to buy two cows that i used to pay dowry for my sons widow,i paid 11500 KES school fees for my grandson who dropped out of school,i bought bedding worth 3500 KES,I bought one sack of corn at 3600 KES,i invested the remaining amount of money in my chicken business. "
Rose's family
access_time 8 years ago
Rose received a $493 second payment.
"I spent my second transfer to buy the following; 8 pieces of roofing iron sheet for 5000 KES, timber for building 3000 KES, nails for 1500 KES, 2 steel window for 5000 KES, a steel door for 5000 KES and i also paid labor charge for 4000 KES. I again bought 7 seater chair for 9000 KES and 90 kg corn for 3000 KES. I also spent 6000 KES to boost my fish business. The remaining 5500 KES i spent on daily household expenses."
Ruth's family
access_time 8 years ago
Ruth received a $493 second payment.
"I spent my second transfer on buying a cow 15000 KES and start cattle selling business with 35000 KES."
Lilian's family
access_time 8 years ago
Lilian received a $493 second payment.
"My business is doing well, i am able to feed my family without much strain,i used to lit my house using a tin lamp but nowadays i have a solar. I am so happy with GD." (Occupation: Small business)
Eunice's family
access_time 8 years ago
Eunice received a $493 second payment.
"Give Directly deal with recipient directly while other NGOs deal with other agencies e.g county government." (Occupation: Small business)
Phoebe's family
access_time 8 years ago
Phoebe received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to expand my small business for it to be able to sustain me and my family"
Rose's family
access_time 8 years ago
Rose received a $99 initial payment.
"I would like to expand my business and clear my debts with my upcoming transfer " (Occupation: Small business)
Isaiah's family
access_time 8 years ago
Isaiah received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build a new house and start up a new business with my upcoming transfer "
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