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.
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almost 2 years ago
Rose
received a $28 initial payment.
"At least my kids can now have something to eat. Unlike the time that I had no cash to purchase food staffs for my family."
(Campaign: Kenya COVID-19)
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almost 2 years ago
Dennis
received a $28 initial payment.
"My life is different now since am able to pay rent and feed my children but still there is a problem, Covid-19 is still a long term threat to us and continuous lack of Job is taking a toll on our lives. A long term solution is what we are hoping for in the long run."
(Campaign: Kenya COVID-19)
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almost 2 years ago
Josephine
received a $28 initial payment.
"Upon receiving money from Give directly, I can happily smile since I can offer my family basic needs. Unlike if it not for Give directly, I could have not been able to provide."
(Campaign: Kenya COVID-19)
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almost 2 years ago
Angeline
received a $28 initial payment.
"My life is different since the money I have received from Give directly has enabled me start a business which is my source of income as at now.
I can now earn between $100 to $150 per day depending on the sales. Given this, my daily earning will be enough to enable me provide for my family and even maintain my stock."
(Campaign: Kenya COVID-19)
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almost 2 years ago
Silas
received a $28 initial payment.
"My life is different than it would have been if I had never received the transfer because I am now happier that I cleared some of the household rent debt. It has been shame living in someone's house without paying it and I was also tired of giving out excuses for not managing to do so."
(Campaign: Kenya COVID-19)
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almost 2 years ago
Jackline
received a $28 initial payment.
"My life is different than it would have been if I had not received the transfer because with the grocery business, I can get a small income to support my husband in the daily family provision."
(Campaign: Kenya COVID-19)
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almost 2 years ago
Onyango
received a $28 initial payment.
"My life is different now since I got encouraged and hopefully after receiving this transfers. This Covid-19 turned me into a desperate beggar but now with this transfers I am able to buy food at least for few weeks to supplement with the few money I might get any time I get a menial job."
(Campaign: Kenya COVID-19)
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almost 2 years ago
Emma
received a $28 initial payment.
"Currently, my life is different than it would have been if I had not recieved the transfer because I am now happy that I have cleared some of my house rent debt. Previously, it was not easy since I used to avoid my landlord as I felt ashamed of not paying for rent. I was also worried that I mighty be kicked out the house at anytime."
(Campaign: Kenya COVID-19)
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almost 2 years ago
Peter
received a $28 initial payment.
"My life is different than it would have been if I had never received the transfers in that now I am delighted that my family can now have enough food which can last them for a month as I used the money to buy food."
(Campaign: Kenya COVID-19)
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almost 2 years ago
Dennis
received a $28 initial payment.
"My life is different now since I am able to support my family because of Give directly transfers. My problem was on house rent and food of which I got to take care of it with the money I received. I am very grateful for this help."
(Campaign: Kenya COVID-19)
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