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.
Mary's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Mary received a $98 initial payment.
"I am planning to educate my daughter since it is my biggest pride to see her land a good job in the future. Again, I will construct a better house. That is how I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer." (Country: Kenya)
Ronald's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Ronald received a $98 initial payment.
"I would wish to build a new house since my current house is leaking." (Country: Kenya)
John's family
access_time over 7 years ago
John received a $98 initial payment.
"I would wish to buy a motorbike that i will use as a taxi that will give me more income to sustain my family without having to depend on borrowing. " (Country: Kenya)
Lilian's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Lilian received a $491 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my children are very healthy because I am able to get returns from my business and buy food and clothes for them." (Country: Kenya)
Invioleta's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Invioleta received a $491 second payment.
"Givedirectly is direct as the name suggests and this makes it be more effective in eradicating poverty as compared to the other organizations." (Country: Kenya)
Kennedy's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Kennedy received a $491 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am relieved of the shame that I had when I was staying in my mother's kitchen with my family since right now I have my own homestead.My new house is big ,decent and strong.Thanks to GiveDirectly." (Country: Kenya)
Carren's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Carren received a $98 initial payment.
"I want to use the upcoming transfer to build a more spacious house. My current house is too small to accommodate me and my children." (Country: Kenya)
Elisha's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Elisha received a $491 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my farming expenses have been considerably reduced since I do not have to hire a bull to use in ploughing and the cow I bought is giving me milk to sell and consume which has given me extra income to use in meeting my daily needs." (Country: Kenya)
Monica's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Monica received a $98 initial payment.
"I am having a daughter in a high school and therefore I expect my upcoming second transfer to liberate me from the burden of school fees. The rest will help me accomplish constructing my main house that my husband died and left half-way." (Country: Kenya)
Mornica's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Mornica received a $98 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on paying school fees for my three children and I would also like to spend it on buying a cow" (Country: Kenya)
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