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.
Janet's family
access_time 2 years ago
Janet enrolled.
"My husband works in Mombasa as a mason. The money he makes is not enough to sustain the family. I hope to start a business so that my income can get a boost. Buying livestock and selling at a higher price is quite lucrative. I look forward to venturing into it."
Dama's family
access_time 2 years ago
Dama enrolled.
"At the age of 48, I work as a casual laborer on construction sites. I do not despise this job but I feel humiliated when I have to fight for a spot at work with youngsters. I feel like they deserve them more because they are still energetic. I have for a long time desired to start a grocery selling business. This will help me pay bills with ease, and I keep my dignity. The thought of this desire coming to me makes me happy and I can't wait. I would also use some of the funds to buy goats and rear for resale."
Frida's family
access_time 2 years ago
Frida enrolled.
"My house is in a bad state because of ants that have been eating the polls. It got worse since it started raining last year because water gets inside the house and weakens the walls that making it more vulnerable to wind. I am also struggling to pay school fees for my son in high school. Lack of money is therefore my current challenge."
Maima's family
access_time 2 years ago
Maima received a $284 third payment.
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Zawadi's family
access_time 2 years ago
Zawadi received a $27 initial payment.
Martha's family
access_time 2 years ago
Martha received a $376 initial payment.
"the moment i received the money i was so happy because i knew that my problems would come to an end,"
Zainab's family
access_time 2 years ago
Zainab received a $364 second payment.
"GiveDirectly does well by giving us cash directly to buy things we may lack in our lives, on the other hand it doesn't do well in a way that not everyone is able to receive the money."
Hamisi's family
access_time 2 years ago
Hamisi received a $11 initial payment.
Mary's family
access_time 2 years ago
Mary received a $270 initial payment.
"A huge portion of my transfer was spent on my Children fees, most especially the bigger ones who were writing WASSCE. The remaining money was used to start a new business ( Selling Dry fish)."
Sidi's family
access_time 2 years ago
Sidi received a $485 initial payment.
"I am now seeing a good beautiful house though it hasn’t been set yet. The biggest difference in my life is that, my head is no longer occupied with heavy thoughts about where I would get money to construct a nice house as we are moving closer to a rainy season. If it were not for GiveDirectly, I think stress would do me bad since I was thinking a lot with no solutions."