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.
Decla's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Decla received a $469 second payment.
"In my opinion, GiveDirectly staffs are polite and nice, throughout my interaction with them I did not see anything that was not done correctly. I am grateful for the unconditional transfer that changed my life positively."
Gilbert's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Gilbert received a $486 initial payment.
"I was at home when I heard my neighbors shouting that GiveDirectly had sent the promised funds while celebrating the good news. On checking my phone, my heart was filled with happiness as I was among the lucky ones. Having this money in my account made me know that we would finally achieve our goals as a family."
Cherotich's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Cherotich received a $486 initial payment.
"My life has changed ever since I received my transfer since I have been able to add a heifer to my herd. This is an investment that we can rely on in case of an emergency. In addition, I will be using the income from the sale of milk to pay school fees for my children when it calves. I am happy with the step that I have made so far and I am optimistic that my second transfer will enable me to achieve more and continue transforming our lives."
Joyce's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Joyce received a $486 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer I felt so happy. I remember it was around 10 am. When I heard my neighbors celebrating that they have received the transfer from GiveDirectly. I had not receive the money at that time. Immediately I went to the river to collect water. When I was from the river I heard a ringtone message from my phone. I stopped to check it out. It was a message from GiveDirectly indicating that I have received money. I felt so happy because I have never received such amount of money before. When I inform my family members they all celebrated with lots of joy. I knew I would be able to buy building materials and build a better house. We live in a small house which could not host all my family members comfortably. I am so grateful for the support because GiveDirectly has changed our living standards."
Kipkirui's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Kipkirui received a $486 initial payment.
"The moment I received the transfer I felt so happy. I remember It was 10am. I was at work, at kapsimotwo bomet county. When I heard a ringtone message from my phone. I reluctantly check it out. I didn't know it was from GiveDirectly. When I red the message I could not believe my eyes. It was a message confirming that I have received money from GiveDirectly. I felt so happy. I knew I would be able to invest in horticute farming which has always been my dream. I continue with my work. Later that day I inform with my family and they were so happy too. I am so grateful because GiveDirectly has changed our living standards."
Mary's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Mary received a $27 second payment.
Beatrice's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Beatrice received a $469 second payment.
"I am planning to a buy a dairy cow because currently I don't have one."
Nancy's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Nancy received a $469 second payment.
"I spent most of my transfer on building two semi permanent houses because initially I lived in a tiny house rented from a relative."
Joice's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Joice received a $469 second payment.
"I spend most of my transfer on payment of school fees for my kids in high school. I also spent the rest on a heifer and this will act as a long term investment. Initially, I used to rely on my cereals business because I normally rely on my cereals business in order to pay school fees but GiveDirectly transfers came in handy this time around."
Chepngetich's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Chepngetich received a $469 second payment.
"I spent most of my recent transfer on repayment of a school fees debt I had borrowed from a neighbor. The rest was spent on food and clothing."