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.
Frederick's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Frederick received a $98 initial payment.
"I am bringing up orphans so i am planning to build them a house where they can be sleeping as now they are old enough using the upcoming transfer" (Country: Kenya)
John's family
access_time over 7 years ago
John received a $98 initial payment.
"I will use the whole of my upcoming second transfer to construct a semi-permanent house of 35 iron sheets." (Country: Kenya)
Alice's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Alice received a $98 initial payment.
"I am having outstanding loan balance with one of the local banks and therefore I am planning to repay back the loan to regain a peaceful state of mind. Besides, my main house has an old roof and I will replace it. That is how I will spend my upcoming second transfer." (Country: Kenya)
Pamela's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Pamela received a $491 second payment.
"GiveDirectly fulfill promises while other NGOs doesn't." (Country: Kenya)
Enock's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Enock received a $491 second payment.
"GiveDirectly gives grants while other NGOs give loans." (Country: Kenya)
Geophry's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Geophry received a $98 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on buying a water pump then continue with farming, this will bring me more income and am also planning to build a new house my current house is almost falling off and it's also licking" (Country: Kenya)
George's family
access_time over 7 years ago
George received a $98 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on buying a water pump and continue doing farming, this will bring me more income" (Country: Kenya)
Mathews's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Mathews received a $98 initial payment.
"If i get the upcoming transfer,i will use it to pay fees for my son and use the rest to expand my current house so that it becomes more spacious." (Country: Kenya)
Sofia's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Sofia received a $98 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on building a new house and paying school fees for my children" (Country: Kenya)
Maurice's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Maurice received a $491 second payment.
"Givedirectly is very transparent and fast in implementing its projects as compared to the other NGOs." (Country: Kenya)
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