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.
Josphine's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Josphine received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I was able to build a new house, now my family and I stay in a much better house" (Country: Kenya)
Elsah's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Elsah received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I was able to start up a transport business that supports my family and I financially" (Country: Kenya)
Esther's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Esther received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I was able to build a new kitchen, now I have a place to prepare my daily meals" (Country: Kenya)
David's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
David received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, l spent the first transfer to buy solar lump so l no longer spent money to buy paraffin for lighting my house as l use to before." (Country: Kenya)
Leah's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Leah received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am more self- employed now since I have expanded my grocery business. I can say that I am getting good sales and profits to sustain my family's needs as opposed to before when getting a source of income was a problem." (Country: Kenya)
Elizabeth's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Elizabeth received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment when I received my money I felt in very high spirits since the money was an unexpected gift which would facilitate me in Enrolling my child for Vocational Training, thank you very much." (Country: Kenya)
Janet's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Janet enrolled.
"I have always wanted to do green house farming, I am so happy to be among those who will receive the transfers because my dream is about to be fulfilled." (Country: Kenya)
Lillian's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Lillian received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am now living in a spacious house which accommodates all my family members .I am thankful to GiveDirectly" (Country: Kenya)
Judith's family
access_time almost 7 years ago
Judith received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment when I received my money I felt a great honour within me since my husband and I could afford our first mattress for the first time since marriage, thank you very much!" (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 very nice comfortable house which is easy to maintain, l am also eating well as compared to before." (Country: Kenya)
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