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.
Chea's family
access_time 2 years ago
Chea received a $244 fourth payment.
"The recipient is still in the process of achieving their first goals, they doesn't have any new goals." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Duncan's family
access_time 2 years ago
Duncan received a $442 second payment.
"The new goal that I have now is to focus on horticulture farming. I will be planting three months' crops. This will enable me to get enough food for the family and even sell the surplus to earn an income." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Erick's family
access_time 2 years ago
Erick received a $457 second payment.
"I do not have a new goal now. My main concern now is to complete the construction of the house that I started using the previous transfer. The construction is almost done and soon we will move in with my family. I am so grateful because GiveDirectly has improved our living standards." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Gilbert's family
access_time 2 years ago
Gilbert received a $442 second payment.
"I spent KES 30,000 on purchasing a heifer. I always buy milk daily and this is so costly for me. When my cow reproduces in the next few months I will get enough milk and cut the daily cost which is very expensive. This will enable me to save the money that I would have used to purchase milk for other basic needs of the family. Besides that, I purchased five goats. This is a good investment since goats reproduce twice per year and help whenever there is an emergency since they can be sold easily. The remaining amount of money I spent on a bed, mattress, and food for the family." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Fancy's family
access_time 2 years ago
Fancy received a $442 second payment.
"I used KES 35000 to buy a dairy cow and used the remaining amount to buy food for the family. We are a young family of one and we had not owned any cow until we received support from GiveDirectly. My husband is a motorcycle rider while I do subsistence farming at home to help make ends meet. We feel so lucky and happy to have received the transfer from GiveDirectly and for the things that we were able to accomplish with it. We have been boosted at the start of our lives as a young couple and we are looking forward to achieving much more."
Joanna's family
access_time 2 years ago
Joanna enrolled.
""My daughter, my main concern right now is to see how I can get money to establish a small Buisness. That's my main plan right now"." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Vincent's family
access_time 2 years ago
Vincent received a $457 second payment.
"At the moment, I do not have a new goal as I continue with the construction of a new house which is still under construction. The funds which I received got depleted before I completed it but the sale of farm produce that I raise will enable me to complete the house in a few months to come. I am so happy with the progress I have made so far." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Rose's family
access_time 2 years ago
Rose received a $457 second payment.
"This is the third year when I developed leg problems. I have been unable to walk. When I received the second transfer, I was in the hospital and since the money is aimed at helping me, I used all the transfer in paying for my medical bills. Unfortunately, it was insufficient though I am very grateful because it boosted my family." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Kimutai's family
access_time 2 years ago
Kimutai received a $457 second payment.
"I work as a volunteer nurse in one of the community facilities in our area. Before GiveDirectly came into our lives, I used to pray fare of KES 400 a day to and fro my workplace and that was too expensive for me. I decided to buy a motorcycle to ease my movement and as at the moment, I spent KES 3000 a month on fuel and that has saved me a lot. With the stipend which I got, I will be saving so that I can spend on starting up a business that would generate some income and that's my goal at the moment." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
Augustine's family
access_time 2 years ago
Augustine received a $244 fourth payment.
"In my opinion, Givedirectly is an Organization that believes in empowering the poor. Givedirectly did well by offering freed cash to everyone in this village without paying back. Thanks to Givedirectly for the cash supports. There is no system in GiveDirectly that needs improvement.." (Occupation: Motorcycle or bicycle taxi)
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