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.
Helida's family
access_time 8 years ago
Helida received a $494 second payment.
"Since Give Directly started supporting me financially my living standard has improved while other NGOs you don't always see much difference and they don't change people's lives as compared to Give Directly" (Occupation: Small business)
Benter's family
access_time 8 years ago
Benter received a $99 initial payment.
"i spent 3,150 of my first transfer on buying school urniform, and the remaining 5,850 KES I invested on my hotel business." (Occupation: Small business)
Philgona's family
access_time 8 years ago
Philgona received a $99 initial payment.
" I am planning to renovate my house so i will buy some building materials(cement,paint,fisher boards),sofa sets and then i will keep the rest of the money so that i will use it later to pay for my sons' secondary school fees next year." (Occupation: Small business)
Joyce's family
access_time 8 years ago
Joyce received a $99 initial payment.
"I spent my first transfer to pay school fee for my child in high school at 5,000 KES, used 3,000 KES to expand my maize business then used the rest to buy little house items." (Occupation: Small business)
Mourine's family
access_time 8 years ago
Mourine received a $99 initial payment.
"I would like to start up a business and buy 2 cows with my upcoming transfer "
Irine's family
access_time 8 years ago
Irine received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to build a better house and fence my homestead with my upcoming transfers." (Occupation: Small business)
Silpher's family
access_time 8 years ago
Silpher received a $99 initial payment.
"Am planning to spend my upcoming transfer to buy furniture, utensils, pay school fee for my three children then use the rest on expanding my shop business."
Grace's family
access_time 8 years ago
Grace received a $494 second payment.
"N/A" (Occupation: Small business)
Maureen's family
access_time 8 years ago
Maureen received a $99 initial payment.
"I would like to build a house, buy a cow and expand my small business with my upcoming transfer"
Elizabeth's family
access_time 8 years ago
Elizabeth received a $99 initial payment.
"Am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on setting my own compound then start a grocery (tomatoes, onions and kales) business with the rest of it."
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