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.
Lamie's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Lamie received a $272 initial payment.
"My main source of income was coal and cassava farming where I used get money to pay my children school fees and other things. But now Givedirect came and I am no longer thinking about how to get money to pay school fees and other things for our living"
Kazungu's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Kazungu received a $27 second payment.
Dorris's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Dorris received a $286 third payment.
"In my opinion Givedirectly has been good to i and my family. Through Givedirectly transfer program i now has zinc over my long-term tech house. I which Givedirectly could permits their staff to accept gifts from us. Am happy that Givedirectly has done make my family proud. Many thanks to GiveDirectly for living us new live."
Theresa's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Theresa received a $286 second payment.
"Givedirectly has done so much good things for me. Through Givedirectly transfer today my life has improve ."
Anthonette's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Anthonette received a $286 second payment.
"Most of my money when on building material and dry goods, for business purpose."
Bahathi's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Bahathi received a $27 third payment.
Neema's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Neema received a $27 third payment.
Zinnah's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Zinnah received a $286 second payment.
"I planned to buy one bundle of zinc, add some money to my children existing business and food."
Musu's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Musu received a $286 second payment.
"Givedrectly helping me by transferring money to my mobile money account on a monthly basis. Through the cash transfer I been receiving from Givedrectly, I have solve must of my major domestic problems. Through Givedrectly, I also have cellphone and Sim card. Communication is now very easy for me .I am grateful for all the assistance given me by Givedrectly."
Langat's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Langat received a $485 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is the complete construction of my house that even though I had it constructed with the loan that I had obtained. GiveDirectly came in to help in clearing it and I am now free of debts. Moving into a new house that is spacious enough for my family of eight is the best thing to have happened to me after receiving the first transfer. I am grateful to GiveDirectly for the great progress and I am looking forward to the next transfer."