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.
Susan's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Susan received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am more stress-free now since I have bought the necessary building materials hence I am hopeful of building a spacious house in my own homestead which will accommodate my family members.On achieving this goal it will enhance my sense of belonging and dependence since the constant arguments with my in-laws would have seized." (Country: Kenya)
William's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
William received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, l now have a stable source of income where l am able to have three meals in a day." (Country: Kenya)
Patricia's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Patricia received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment when I received my money I felt elated since as a family we now had additional funds to meet some of our pending needs." (Country: Kenya)
Jackline's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Jackline received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, my life is not stressed like it was before when my child would be sent home for school fees because I managed to pay a whole term's school fees. Thank you GD for the transfer" (Country: Kenya)
Victorina's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Victorina received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is, I have renovated my house and it now looks very beautiful and new as compared to before when it was old. Thank you Gd for the life changing transfer." (Country: Kenya)
Charles's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Charles received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment when I received my my money I thanked God for the miracle and immediately I called my wife to inform her about the news. She too was happy." (Country: Kenya)
Ezekiel's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Ezekiel received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt very happy because I was able to afford basic commodities despite high cost of living." (Country: Kenya)
Ochura's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Ochura received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am self- employed now since I have partly purchased a motorcycle ( bodaboda) to use as a source of income generating investment because I am using it to transport goods and people for pay and from the profits I am getting ,I am saving to educate six my children and provide for them their basic needs.I am also using the motorcycle on my household errands hence I am saving alot of time and transport which I used to incur before the transfers were sent." (Country: Kenya)
William's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
William received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, my children and l are now putting on very nice clothes and eating well like other people in our village." (Country: Kenya)
Everline's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Everline received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment when I received my money I felt great relief since my vegetable stall had been leaking, but with the money I would be able to repair and even expand it." (Country: Kenya)
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