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.
Alice's family
access_time 2 years ago
Alice received a $276 second payment.
"I have already been able to build a new house which I will be moving in with my family few days from now. Having a new house was my primary concern from the beginning when I started recieving payments. Now that the house is completed, my new goal before recieving this transfer is to invest into cassava farming. Through this, I will be able to make more profits that will sustain me and my family when I shall have harvested the cassava and process it into Fufu and sell it on the market."
Alfred's family
access_time 2 years ago
Alfred received a $467 second payment.
"Right now, I intend to focus on dairy and poultry farming. This will not only help reduce household expenditures but will also be a source of income."
Kana's family
access_time 2 years ago
Kana received a $467 second payment.
"According to me, the organization has been doing perfectly well in every household within the village. First, the registration was free and fair, also everyone received the same amount of money as promised. The cash transfer was sent directly into our phones without involving any governmental office. Therefore I do not see any sector in which GiveDirectly needs to change."
Leonard's family
access_time 2 years ago
Leonard received a $467 second payment.
"According to me, GiveDirectly does everything well. For example, in my village, every household was enrolled."
Mary's family
access_time 2 years ago
Mary received a $370 second payment.
"Yes i do, with the coming of the money i have been able to live a life i only dreamt of, i am yet to build a house of my own and i have food"
Daudi's family
access_time 2 years ago
Daudi received a $370 second payment.
"i dont have any new goals pe se, i used the money for what i needed most then"
Esther's family
access_time 2 years ago
Esther received a $370 second payment.
"Givedirectly has changed our lives, most of us are now sleeping in good houses and there is nothing that Give Directly does wrong."
Alice's family
access_time 2 years ago
Alice received a $467 second payment.
"I spent KES 20,000 to pay school fees for my daughter who is in secondary school. I am grateful because she had time to study well without being disturbed like before. Her performance improved compared to previous results. I invested KES 15,000 on staring a poultry keeping project, build a poultry house and bought 20 hens. This project earns me an income through the sales of eggs. I hope to improve this and make the project my main source of income. I spent KES 12,000 to purchase a heifer. This is an investment because I will get milk when it reproduce in the future. The rest of the money I bought food and clothes for my children. I am so grateful because GiveDirectly has improved our living standards."
Kahindi's family
access_time 2 years ago
Kahindi received a $27 second payment.
Grace's family
access_time 2 years ago
Grace received a $467 second payment.
"I have no new goals so far considering the one I had in mind was accomplished. I was able to renovate my house, it had an old roof that could lead uncontrollably whenever it could rain. We have been seeking shelter from neighbors every winter season. It was so tough and I am grateful that GiveDirectly came in good time.."