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
Siprosa
received a $97 initial payment.
"I got overwhelmed with joy upon the receipt of the transfer."
(Country: Kenya)
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7 years ago
Lilian
received a $485 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I am no longer a laughing stock among my mates because my bride price has been paid."
(Country: Kenya)
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7 years ago
Maureen
received a $97 initial payment.
"I was overjoyed when I received money because I never knew it will surely get to me. Give Directly is for real."
(Country: Kenya)
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7 years ago
Benta
received a $485 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is having some of the items that I didn't have before like furniture and building materials that I'll use to build a better house."
(Country: Kenya)
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7 years ago
Selin
received a $485 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I can now feed my household members without necessary working on other peoples' farms and this has given me an opportunity to attend to my errands and use my time constructively. I don't now need to waste time earning little while working for others."
(Country: Kenya)
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7 years ago
Lilian
received a $97 initial payment.
"The moment I received the money, I felt so excited since I was stuck, having no funds to till my garden."
(Country: Kenya)
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7 years ago
William
received a $97 initial payment.
"When i received the money, I was very happy and thanked God because I was now sure of paying my child's school fees."
(Country: Kenya)
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7 years ago
Helida
received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt happy to receive my money because all my issues will be sorted out"
(Country: Kenya)
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7 years ago
Charles
received a $97 initial payment.
"I felt very happy when received my money since I no longer use my neighbor's latrine."
(Country: Kenya)
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7 years ago
Robert
received a $97 initial payment.
"When I received my transfer, I felt so happy as it made develop a lot of trust for GiveDirectly."
(Country: Kenya)
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