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.
Joseph's family
access_time 7 years ago
Joseph received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment when i received this money i was really happy and calm planning inwardly on how to spend it." (Country: Kenya)
Margaret's family
access_time 7 years ago
Margaret received a $484 second payment.
"The transfer has helped me pay fees for my children who were often sent home to get fees. I am feeling so happy and free from financial stress. This is the biggest difference in my daily life." (Country: Kenya)
Quinter's family
access_time 7 years ago
Quinter received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am now more comfortable and content because I live in a nice house and not the grass thatched leaky roofed house that I was previously living in." (Country: Kenya)
Michael's family
access_time 7 years ago
Michael received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am now at peace and content because using the money I can comfortably feed my family on a daily basis and my children are healthier and happier and more active at school." (Country: Kenya)
Benter's family
access_time 7 years ago
Benter received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that my child who used to stay home for long waiting for school fees is peacefully studying without any fee arrears. Buying oxen has also made my work easier during this planting season compared to before when I had to rely on borrowing." (Country: Kenya)
Jackline's family
access_time 7 years ago
Jackline received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt very happy becouse I was able to provide food for my family without any struggle." (Country: Kenya)
Ruth's family
access_time 7 years ago
Ruth received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is living in a three roomed house from a one roomed shelter which was almost callapsing. I am so much happy and thankful to God for the miraculous support." (Country: Kenya)
Martha's family
access_time 7 years ago
Martha received a $484 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now feel more at ease and free because I now have my own home unlike before when I used to feel confined in my in law's compound." (Country: Kenya)
Milka's family
access_time 7 years ago
Milka received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment when I received my money I felt excited since I could buy what I always wanted but could not afford, especially seats as well as a table." (Country: Kenya)
Jenipha's family
access_time 7 years ago
Jenipha received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received money from Give Directly, I felt very excited since this is the first lack I have ever come a cross in my life." (Country: Kenya)
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