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
Jocinter
received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am happy since I never knew I could accomplish my dream of having a spacious three roomed house which is able to accommodate my family members freely and comfortably. I am thankful to GiveDirectly for making my dream come true."
(Country: Kenya)
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almost 7 years ago
Colleta
received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my house is now smart and neat according to my the design I have always wanted. I am grateful that GiveDirectly has made me have the kind of house I have always wished for. "
(Country: Kenya)
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almost 7 years ago
Jane
received a $484 second payment.
"I was able to clear school fee for my child so I'm not worried of him being sent back for school fee which is risky because when he stays home for long he might easily get into bad groups. My business too is doing well, we are able to meet our needs with income we get out of it. This is the biggest difference in my daily life."
(Country: Kenya)
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almost 7 years ago
Alice
received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I feel relieved and stress free now that I have cleared my children's fee for the term using the GD transfers."
(Country: Kenya)
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almost 7 years ago
Celestine
received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have bought building materials which I couldn't do before due to my low purchasing power and now I am hopeful and certain of achieving this long term goal of building a spacious decent house. I am thankful to GiveDirectly for making most of may incapable goals became a reality."
(Country: Kenya)
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almost 7 years ago
Roseline
received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that maize for grinding and nolonger fight with my spouse over money for buying food. Thank you GD for the transfer which has brought peace to my home."
(Country: Kenya)
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almost 7 years ago
Joseph
received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I now have a bigger house which can accommodate more guests unlike before when others would sit outside because the house was small. Thank you GD for the transfer which has earned me some respect in our community."
(Country: Kenya)
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almost 7 years ago
Meldah
received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer do the mud smearing of my house all the time as before now that I have a cemented house. Am also happy that all my visitors get a place to sit without going to borrow chairs as before now that I have enough seats."
(Country: Kenya)
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almost 7 years ago
Gorety
received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my son could have been home now were it not for GiveDirectly. I am happy he is able to stay in school. Thanks to GiveDirectly."
(Country: Kenya)
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almost 7 years ago
Christine
received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am no longer a housewife as I used,my life has changed greatly.Thank you GD."
(Country: Kenya)
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