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.
Yeri's family
access_time 2 years ago
Yeri received a $482 initial payment.
"The biggest difference is that my children have stayed in school for the longest time without being worried that they might be chased out of school anytime and that they nolonger walk around with torn clothes."
Kasichana's family
access_time 2 years ago
Kasichana received a $482 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life since I started receiving money from GiveDirectly is that I am now living a better life of reduced hardships. I was able to get clothes for my children and myself, food for my family and I am about to have the house that I have desired to have for so long which will take away the shame of living in a makeshift house. I am so grateful and happy, that this program changed my life and gave me the ability to address the challenges that my charcoal burning and selling business could not."
Saumu's family
access_time 2 years ago
Saumu received a $482 initial payment.
"I learnt from my son that I had received money from Give Directly. I was at home relaxing in the evening after a hectic day's work when my son came back home and asked me for my phone. He had earlier received Mpesa confirmation message that he had received money from Give Directly and since he knows I do not know how to read, he wanted to help me confirm the same. That was when he informed me that I had received money too. It was such a surprise. I felt so happy and thanked God for the money."
Daniel's family
access_time 2 years ago
Daniel received a $275 third payment.
"Give Directly is a dream come true, they are my inspiration."
Chris's family
access_time 2 years ago
Chris received a $275 second payment.
"My new goal is to purchase more goods for my existing business. I do sell dry fish which I started selling from my first transfer. A portion of that money was spent on Zinc for my new house I intend building and the remaining portion was spent on purchasing dry fish in other to sell. My recent transfer will be directed to buying additional fish to increase my business and a portion of it will be spent on my children balance fees."
Amos's family
access_time 2 years ago
Amos received a $275 second payment.
"Give Directly has done so much for me, I have been blind for years and there have been no means to get treated, finally my desire to be treated will come to pass. I am so much grateful to God for an organization like GD."
Hellena's family
access_time 2 years ago
Hellena received a $275 third payment.
"My recent transfer was spent on building materials to start my house project, the remaining portion was spent on food for my family."
Irene's family
access_time 2 years ago
Irene received a $275 third payment.
"My previous goal remains which is to continue the renevation of my house. I have managed to plaster it both in and out and also lay the floor, my aim now is to fix the inside bathroom and toilet."
Judy's family
access_time 2 years ago
Judy received a $275 second payment.
"My new goal is to add to my business. I been in this business but there's no sufficient goods, so I intend on buying additional nets to put on the sea so that I will have enough fish to sell and sustain my family."
Jerome's family
access_time 2 years ago
Jerome received a $275 third payment.
"Give Directly is like a hope in the desert. They have made our lives what it is and our long awaited dreams are becoming a reality. I'm so much grateful to God for such a transparent, and straight forward NGO, they are indeed a blessing to lives."