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.
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19 days ago
Tsetse
received a $27 twenty-ninth payment.
"As I look ahead to this coming year and beyond, I am determined to continue using a portion of the transfers I will receive from GiveDirectly to pay my children’s school fees, who are in secondary school, ensuring that they are able to continue their studies and eventually complete them. I also plan to start saving a portion of my transfers so that once I have saved enough, I am able to start a clothing business. It is a dream of mine, and I believe that with hard work, I can make it a reality. Once the business is up and running, I will be truly happy, as it will provide me with something to rely on after the program ends. My husband is a retired teacher, and although he receives a small pension, it is not enough to fully support our family. Together with the transfers from GiveDirectly and the small profits I will make from the business, we will be able to provide for our children’s education and meet our basic needs. I am incredibly grateful for the support I receive from GiveDirectly. It has made a significant difference in our lives, and I feel hopeful for the future."
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21 days ago
Esther
received a $349 third payment.
"My hope for the coming years is to see a self reliant family. I plan to have projects that will support my household without challenges. This was the sole reason why I invested in agriculture and I intend to be an agri-business person in the years to come."
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26 days ago
Pius
received a $140 initial payment.
"On the 12th of December 2024, a wave of joy washed over me as I finally received the much-anticipated funds. It felt as if a heavy weight had been lifted off my shoulders, and I couldn't contain my happiness. I was overwhelmed with gratitude, realizing how perfectly timed this support was. The funds arrived just when I needed them the most, offering a lifeline during a particularly challenging period in my life. I was filled with a sense of relief, knowing that this financial assistance would help me navigate through my problems and set me on a path toward stability and hope. It was a moment I would cherish, as it signified not just a solution to my immediate troubles, but also a renewed sense of possibility for the future."
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27 days ago
Margaret
received a $424 second payment.
"In the coming year, I plan to focus on managing the rental apartments I completed with Give Directly’s support. My goal is to have all the units fully occupied, generating a steady income to support my family’s needs. This includes covering tuition fees for my children, meeting daily household expenses, and ensuring we have reliable access to proper nutrition. Beyond this, I aim to use the rental income to create a sense of financial stability for my family. I also hope to reinvest some of the profits into future projects or savings to further secure our future. This achievement would mark a significant step toward self-sufficiency and long-term stability for my family."
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27 days ago
Kazungu
received a $27 thirtieth payment.
"have few months left and these transfer scomes to the end, i pay 8500 every month, took it through chama-paying back this loan-it is benefiting my family, my family depend on me. initially i did not have omne hence I used to hire for a fee
focusing on edcation of my children
have a total of seven children , six are all in school
wife doing farming and small scale flour business"
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1 month ago
Kadzo
received a $27 twenty-ninth payment.
"Since our village is prone to strong destructive winds, I have fallen victim to one which destroyed my kitchen by destroying its roof. What I hope to accomplish this year is to build a kitchen. Accomplishing this would mean so much to me because I will have a place to cook and also store my farm produce since I currently do not have a place to store my harvest. In the years beyond I hope to purchase more livestock. This is important from me to accomplish because it will be my source of income even after the transfers I receive comes to an end."
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1 month ago
Chengo
received a $410 second payment.
"GiveDirectly does well in improving people's lives by extending unconditional cash transfer with no strings attached. According to me, everything was in place and the process well planned."
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1 month ago
Mapenzi
received a $27 thirty-third payment.
"As a motorbike driver (bodaboda rider) getting money on a day basis has been difficult since there are less jobs. While I have so many needs in my family with me being the breadwinner life has been difficult. In the coming year, I plan to enroll in a college for Masonry studies. I believe that gaining skills in masonry will be of great significance in my life since my friends who are skilled have a chance to get a lot of work and money unlike my motorcycle business. Additionally, since I depend on an hired motorcycle for KES 200 per day, sometimes I'm under threat of losing my motorbike to the owner especially when I don't get the money to pay. With the masonry skills this will be a story of the past because I won't lack work to do."
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1 month ago
Dama
received a $27 twenty-sixth payment.
"As a parent, my greatest desire is to secure my children's education. Looking ahead to the coming year and beyond, I plan to continue using a portion of the transfers I receive to pay for their school fees. In addition to this, I also intend to save another portion of the transfers in our merry go round group. My goal is to invest the pooled funds in buying goats. I am hopeful that these goats will multiply, increasing both in number and value. In the future, I will be able to sell some of them, and the proceeds will help me fund my children's education further. This plan brings me a sense of hope and reassurance, knowing that I am building a foundation for my family's future.I am deeply grateful for the support we have been receiving from GiveDirectly."
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1 month ago
Lavenda
received a $27 twenty-eighth payment.
"My ambition is to secure my children's future and ensure I am able to meet their basic needs especially education. I am planning to invest in livestock keeping by having two cows and five goats in the coming year. I currently own three goats and this gives me immense joy because when an emergency arises. I am able to sell a goat and cater to it. I would love my children to have a better future and even though they are still young investing in livestock keeping now means they will not lack school fees in the coming years."
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