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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over 2 years ago
Thomas
enrolled.
"I will built a decent house on the parcel of land at the front of my current house, the house I am living in was build in the days of my youth, I have always thought of having a dream house but things have been hard and I have never been fortunate to raise money that will make my dream come true."
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over 2 years ago
Ellen
received a $280 second payment.
"I have planned to spend my transfer on two important things. I want to buy cement to improve my room in the house I am living in. I live in a big family house. I have a plan to build my own house with my GiveDirectly transfer, but I want to improve the room I am currently living in. I also want to use portion of my money to pay my daughter's school fees. I know when she is educated, my future will be better. I appreciate GiveDirectly for this great help."
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over 2 years ago
Siatta
received a $280 second payment.
"I'm planning on improving my house"
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over 2 years ago
Weata
received a $280 second payment.
"Give directly is doing well"
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over 2 years ago
Lossonuine
received a $266 initial payment.
"I spent my most recent transfer on building materials and my lil agriculture farm"
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over 2 years ago
Boakai
received a $266 initial payment.
"I spent my most recent transfer on my kids school fees"
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over 2 years ago
Agnes
received a $484 initial payment.
"It was at about 11.a.m and was just home doing my house chores when I received a message from Givedirectly.When I checked, it was an MPESA message confirming a receipt of Kshs.55,000 .I was very excited and thankful to God since I knew all the plans I had would me initiated."
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over 2 years ago
Siatta
received a $266 initial payment.
"When I received my transfer I was happy, because I never had money to eat or wear clothes"
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over 2 years ago
Catherine
received a $484 initial payment.
"After receiving the first transfer priority was the clearance of school fees arrears for my three children. With the transfer, I spent Kshs.30,000 in paying the fees. Am now happy that they are now settled in school and they are studying without being sent home to collect money. With Kshs.6,600 I spent fencing my land so that my livestock can freely herd when am away without trespassing other people's farms. With the remaining amount, I used to buy food and clothing for all my household members. I am happy that we now dress well and eat good meals we are all in good health. I am so grateful to Give directly for the great support."
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over 2 years ago
Elijah
received a second payment.
"In my opinion, GiveDirectly is not doing anything unwell. It's cash program has changed my life for the better. I am so excited for this opportunity. I was happy when I got enrolled. Hopefully after receiving all of the transfers my life will improve for the best."
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