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.
Millicent's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Millicent received a $491 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am soon having my dream house since I have all the maerials in place." (Country: Kenya)
Rasto's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Rasto received a $491 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have ventured into farming with my cash transfer and I'm hopeful that it will earn me an income after I harvest." (Country: Kenya)
Epharaim's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Epharaim received a $491 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I can now live comfortably and peacefully in a new ,decent and big house that can well fit my belongings and my family." (Country: Kenya)
Caren's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Caren received a $491 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have built my home and I'm respected more in the community. Thanks to the cash transfer from Givedirectly." (Country: Kenya)
Beatrice's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Beatrice received a $491 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I'm using my donkeys to do a water vending business and this is helping me earn a daily income." (Country: Kenya)
Francis's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Francis received a $491 second payment.
"Since I paid the bride price, we have had peace in the family as the tension on when this was going to be done has gone away. We are also happy that we will have our own house once it is complete and stop paying rent for a house at the nearby market center." (Country: Kenya)
Kennedy's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Kennedy received a $491 second payment.
"GiveDirectly transfers direct cash to recipient while other NGOs benefits are channeled through government administration which are normally corrupt. " (Country: Kenya)
Beatrice's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Beatrice received a $98 initial payment.
"I am planning to use my upcoming transfer on expanding my current house as it is smaller to shelter my growing family, i am also planning to plaster it with cement to avoid wastage of money on constant repairs." (Country: Kenya)
Jackline's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Jackline received a $98 initial payment.
"When i get the upcoming transfer i will use it to construct a more spacious house. I will also expand my fish mongering business to boost my income." (Country: Kenya)
Mary's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Mary received a $491 second payment.
"GiveDirectly doesn't have middlemen while other NGOs have a lot of middlemen." (Country: Kenya)
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