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.
Jackline's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Jackline enrolled.
"When I received unconditional cash transfer from Givedirectly, I decided to start tree planting project and chicken rearing. This makes me happy because I will be able to generate income and sustain my family. "
Charles's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Charles received a $97 initial payment.
"I spent my first transfer on buying roofing iron sheets that I'll use to build a better house as my current house is old and dilapidated. The remaining cash I spent on buying chickens for rearing."
Perusing's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Perusing received a $426 second payment.
"I spent my second transfer on constructing a house in which we shall do poultry. We are to rear chicken as a source of income."
Evaline's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Evaline received a $487 second payment.
"I have built a semi-permanent house of 39 iron sheets. I decided to construct the house since my former house was too tiny and therefore I could not settle in my mind since it was the same house that we used to share with our chicken and children and therefore life was that difficult living in such kind of an environment. My second transfer actually delivered me from the stress."
Tonny's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Tonny received a $97 initial payment.
"I spent the token transfer hiring a piece of land for farming, I also boosted my business of selling chickens and what remain I spent on buying 2 bags of maize."
Lynette's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Lynette enrolled.
"Receiving this money I can say is a blessing to my family. First and foremost I am planning to complete my house(cementing), build a kitchen, build a chicken house and start raring chicken to help out in the family expenses."
Joseph's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Joseph received a $465 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on buying a sofa set seat 7,000KES which I did not have due to my family's little income.I bought two oxen 22,000KES of which one of them died and two mattress 6,000 KES. I also bought one and half bag of maize 4,800 KES and 10 chicken 2400 KES. The rest of the amount I used for my household upkeep."
Job's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Job received a $96 initial payment.
"I spent my first transfer on buying one bag of maize, three chicken and I also bought some clothes"
Isaac's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Isaac received a $482 second payment.
"I spent most of my transfer to hire plots which I will cultivate for more yields. I also invested in chicken rearing business which has become my main source of income."
Peter's family
access_time almost 8 years ago
Peter received a $482 second payment.
"I spent most of my transfer to invest in a retail shop business which is now my main source of income. I also bought some chicken which am rearing and when mature, I can sell to make a profit."
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