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.
Kesia's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Kesia received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a spacious house decently cemented now and its presentable hence when my neighbors pass-by they are perplex of how nice it looks as opposed to before when I was staying in a mud house." (Country: Kenya)
Alice's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Alice received a $97 initial payment.
"I was so happy together with my children when I received the transfer because it would help us get the things we never had." (Country: Kenya)
Lydia's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Lydia received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that unlike some of my fellow villagers, I have acquired some livestock which according to our custom is a sign of wealth." (Country: Kenya)
Beatrice's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Beatrice received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, my business is now doing well that l can getting enough to buy basic needs. I am also now sure of building a house in my own home. I do not spend money any more to buy paraffin for lighting as l use to before." (Country: Kenya)
Rosemary's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Rosemary received a $97 initial payment.
"I was so happy when I received the transfer because it proved some people wrong, those who were saying that GiveDirectly is a joke and we'll never get any money for free." (Country: Kenya)
Veronica's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Veronica received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, l am now staying in a nice comfortable house where l do not need to worry a bout its collapsing down when it is raining as compared to before. I also no longer spent money to buy paraffin for light since l now have solar." (Country: Kenya)
Collins's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Collins received a $484 second payment.
"My life has greatly changed with the transfers from GiveDirectly because I am able to wake up every morning and find something to do which can generate me some money for the family's consumption and savings." (Country: Kenya)
Caroline's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Caroline received a $97 initial payment.
"I was so happy and I went down on my knees and prayed to God when I received the transfer because it's very rare to find someone who gives you free money without sweating for it." (Country: Kenya)
Mary's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Mary received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I now have a bigger house as compared to the one I was living in which was small and very uncomfortable. This has made me very happy and am very thankful to GD for the transfer" (Country: Kenya)
Joshua's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Joshua received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer suffer from hunger as I did before. My family is assured of the three daily meals, a courtesy of GiveDirectly." (Country: Kenya)
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