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.
Ruto's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Ruto received a $236 initial payment.
"I would like to buy a motorcycle and start buying milk for sale. I would like to start the business as I can easily collect milk in my village and transport it to sell in town and I can make some good cash though that business." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Joseph's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Joseph received a $477 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer expanding my house into a spacious house that accommodates my family members comfortably .I also bought household items such as a matress , a cupboard and a sofa set seat with the remaining amount of money ." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Samson's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Samson received a $548 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life since I started receiving money from GiveDirectly is that I'm now relieved and comfortable because I'm running my own motorcycle thus improved income."
Leonard's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Leonard received a $23 sixth payment.
"I am planning to buy my own motorcycle taxi which will boost income." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
John's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
John received a $23 fifth payment.
"I expect my life in the next six months to be more comfortable with my school fees fully paid. I will be able to attend all my lessons." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Anthony's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Anthony received a $236 initial payment.
"I would want to buy second hand motorcycle to help boost my income to meet my family financial needs."
Victor's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Victor received a $236 initial payment.
"Currently, I do not have any new goal as I still want to accomplish what I had planned earlier." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Elizabeth's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Elizabeth received a $254 initial payment.
"I expect my life to change in the next six months in that, my husband and I will have bought a motorcycle which he will use to ferry people around to get income that will help us to pay school fees and buy food easily."
Benard's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Benard received a $236 initial payment.
"In the next six months I expect my life to have changed in that I will have bought a new motorcycle hence will be earning a better income."
Mercy's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Mercy received a $236 initial payment.
"In the next six months, I expect we wold have bought a motorcycle which will enable us to generate some income. These will enable us grow financially through savings."
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