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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7 years ago
Dorcas
received a $483 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I am now hopeful that my dream of owning my own home will come to pass now that I have all the building materials ready for the construction of the new house."
(Country: Kenya)
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7 years ago
Esther
received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received the money, I was very happy because I could now get to buy all that I lacked in my house at that particular time."
(Country: Kenya)
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7 years ago
Ruth
received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received the money, I was very happy because I had received the money which was going to help me solve my financially problems. Thank you GD for the transfers"
(Country: Kenya)
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7 years ago
Evaline
received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received my money I rejoiced since my Employer had just discharged me due to my association with GD which she was against, and yet I had a sick child in Hospital at the time and no money. I am very thankful GD transfer supported me in my time of need."
(Country: Kenya)
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7 years ago
Stephene
received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received my first transfer, I felt very happy and truly believed that GiveDirectly is working with a good intention for the betterment of the poorest households living standards such as mine too"
(Country: Kenya)
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7 years ago
Jane
received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt very happy I was able to provide food for my family despite drought."
(Country: Kenya)
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7 years ago
Martin
received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment l received the transfer l was very happy, because l was not sure l could get this a mount."
(Country: Kenya)
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7 years ago
Risper
received a $97 initial payment.
"It was around 5 pm and I did not have any money and was very much stressed up and when I saw the message, I immediately informed my spouse who was in church. He was very happy and told me to make wise decision on how to use the money. Thank you GD for the transfer."
(Country: Kenya)
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7 years ago
Julia
received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received my first transfer,I felt very happy since I was certain of achieving most of my goals such as paying school fees for my children and now I am longer worried of my children being sent home to fetch for school fees by their teachers."
(Country: Kenya)
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7 years ago
Eunice
received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received my money, I felt very happy and I can remember what I did next was to call Give Directly to notify them of my happiness and receipt. The money would untangle me from the vicious cycle of debts."
(Country: Kenya)
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