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.
Eunice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Eunice received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to pay my grandson in secondary fee with a larger portion of the coming transfer. I'm also planning to purchase foodstuffs with the remaining amount."
George's family
access_time over 8 years ago
George received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning on spending it on buying iron sheets to build my own house."
Philemon's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Philemon received a $496 second payment.
"There is big difference in my life because l do not hire electricity any more for my business."
Ibrahim's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Ibrahim received a $496 second payment.
"GD gives money that can be used to pay fees while other NGOs like Afya Nyanza pay it direct which you cannot tell how much they sent for school fees. In addition, World Vision buys iron sheets for construction while GD gives you money and you decide by yourself on how to go about it"
Diana's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Diana received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to cement the floor of my house because its earth. I'm also planning to pay my daughter in high school fee."
Elizabeth's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Elizabeth received a $496 second payment.
"I now own a heifer which I never imagined. I have managed to pay school fees"
Margaret's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Margaret received a $496 second payment.
"Other NGOs come with fixed items that they only give to a section of the community, while GD sends transfers directly to the recipients and they can independently decide what to spend it on."
Kenneth's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Kenneth received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to buy a motorbike for transport business. This will see me have a reliable source of income adequate to sustain my family."
Sara's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Sara received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy cement , sand and pay for labour to cement the floor of my house. I also plan to pay school fees fi\or my children."
Lucy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lucy received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to repair my house and buy two cows."