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.
Edwin's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Edwin received a $495 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is that I currently run a seedling project. I intend to cash in on the seedlings in 5 years time."
Fauzia's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Fauzia received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to spend 20000 KES on a sofa set and the remaining 30000 KES on a 3000 L water tank."
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to buy bricks which I'll use to build a new house."
Samwel's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Samwel received a $495 second payment.
"Some NGOs use the authorities to give out their support which does not work out well while GD gives support directly form them."
Anna's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Anna received a $99 initial payment.
"I'm planning to spend a larger portion of the upcoming lumpsum on building a spacious iron roofed house because my current house is too small in size. I'm also planning to invest the remaining portion in livestock."
Milca's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Milca received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to buy a boat using the whole of my upcoming lumpsum payment."
Pauline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Pauline received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to expand and cement my main house using the whole of my upcoming lumpsum payment."
Everline's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Everline received a $495 second payment.
"GD sends transfers directly to the recipients and again makes certain that the intended recipient has received the transfer and are able to independently decide how to spend it. Other NGOs use other entities or persons that sometimes prevent the help from reaching the intended individuals."
Ephraim's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Ephraim received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning on spending it on building my house."
Esther's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Esther received a $99 initial payment.
"I am planning to clear school fees and build a new house."