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.
Dama's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Dama received a $27 second payment.
Philiph's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Philiph enrolled.
"I have been a milk vendor for the last 5 years and because of my low capital, this business is not doing well. I buy milk from the farm at KES 30 and sell it at a local market at KES 45 earning me a profit of KES 15 for every liter. My operating capital is KES 1000 per day and this is enough to buy only 33 liters. This cannot meet the market demand for this commodity. I have tried to apply for a loan at local banks but lack of security for the same has been a hindrance. I plan to inject KES 10000 into this venture so as to buy more milk to meet the market demand. Receiving this money will greatly boost my ailing business"
Neema's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Neema received a $27 second payment.
Katana's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Katana received a $27 initial payment.
Said's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Said received a $27 initial payment.
Rehema's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Rehema received a $11 initial payment.
Alice's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Alice received a $491 initial payment.
"I was at home relaxing when my son's wife came and informed me to check my phone that there was some good news. I requested her to check it for me since I cannot read due to illeteracy. My heart was filled with joy when she informed me that GiveDirectly had deposited the promised money into my account. With the money in my account, I knew that my dream of building a house would soon materialize."
Benard's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Benard enrolled.
"Receiving this money means financial stability and asset acquisition. I have worked as a waiter for five years earning KES 1000 per week. These incomes are all spent in a day because the family needs surpass the amount earned. I have been unable to buy furniture, utensils, and dairy cows because of the limited funds. This amount will enable me to start a small restaurant and buy a dairy cow.The milk produced from my farm will be supplied and used in the restaurant.With this I will maximize profits because the cost of sourcing milk from other farms will be reduced.Moreover the skills and experience I have gained will enable me to run and manage the business.I will use KES 20000 to buy a cow and KES 35000 to start a restaurant,the remaining amount will cater for furnitures and other household needs."
Benaline's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Benaline enrolled.
"Receiving this money means fulfilling a lifelong dream of owning a business. I have been hawking household goods from house to house and in the markets but I have never owned a physical shop. It is very tiresome to be carrying goods from one place to another which made me wish to construct a shop. Recently, I took a loan and constructed a shop but I have not stocked it because of a lack of finances. I plan to spend KES 50,000 to stock the shop. For the rest, I will pay school fees for my daughter in school."
Charo's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Charo enrolled.
"Our village has faced drought for the past two years now. It is hard to get clean water for domestic use. A 20 litre plastic of water goes at KES 50 at the water pond which is also not clean. The water I use for drinking has really caused stomach problem to me. So lack of clean water is the current challenge I am facing."