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 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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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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