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.
Fago's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Fago received a $376 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am now able to afford buying good foods for my children..For instance, I am able to buy food rich in proteins such as meat(goat meat) and fruits such that we are all healthy in our house. Also, our house has been Renovated and we are able to sleep comfortably without any worries or concerns. Food"
Labia's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Labia received a $376 initial payment.
"I spent my first cash transfer on procuring construction materials such as twenty four Iron sheets at a total cost of k153,600,wires, timber, window frames as well as nails. I used the remaining cash to pay the builders,labourers and a car which was used in transporting the materials."
Lucy's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Lucy received a $376 initial payment.
"I have been living with poverty throughout my life and it has been a very tough moment. So when i received my transfer i was very happy because it was something i did not expect and first to happen in my life. It was a very tremendous moment as it lifted all my economic burdens"
Furaha's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Furaha enrolled.
"Receiving this money means that I will be able to finish up constructing my house which had stalled due to lack of money. This will cost me approximately KES 25,000. This includes constructing a concrete lining to ensure the walls are strong and putting a steel door. I will also buy a bed and a mattress at a cost of KES 10,000 so that I can sleep comfortably."
David's family
access_time over 2 years ago
David enrolled.
"I lost my job in a flower company for about 2 years ago now.This happened when a number of staff were retrenched in the company. I then resorted to being a herdsman in a nearby village. I have a family of 7 and they solely depend on me. My average income is KES 4500 per month.This amount is not enough for me, since I have three children who are in secondary school. I also need to cater for other basic needs in my family which I feel it being strenuous to me.I am so delighted for the transfers of Givedirectly.It means a relief to me and my family. I will spend KES 55,000 in clearing school fees balance for my 3 children in secondary school. The remaining amount i plan to start a dairy farming which has been my ambition in life."
Benard's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Benard enrolled.
"Receiving this money means better housing for my family. I currently live in a 2 roomed iron-roofed house with my family of 3. This is not comfortable for us as we sleep and cook from the same house. Furthermore, my visitors are forced to stay outside the room as the space is insufficient. As a parent, I feel like our privacy is intruded on. I have always wanted to build a bigger house but it's so unfortunate that the finances could not allow us to do so. I depend on my wife who is a hairdresser to support the family. When the job is at peak, we earn a profit of KES 3000 a month. I intend to use KES 30000 to put up a 3 roomed timber walled house therefore my ambition of owning a spacious house will come to pass."
Ketwony's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Ketwony enrolled.
"The biggest challenge is financial constraints. I am a casual laborer weeding people's farms where I get paid KES 200 per day. This money ends up in purchasing other household needs hence I remain with nothing more to save up to start up my business. This has demotivated me as I have always wanted a better future for my family. I was expecting the business to be a good source of income."
Kanze's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Kanze enrolled.
"Receiving this money means access to basic education for my children. I have a family of four children. One is in form two and three are in primary school. Raising these children has really been difficult. Imagine having four children attending school without a stable source of income. Over the years I have been depending on charcoal burning business. However this business is no longer reliable because of long periods of drought that has made it impossible for charcoal burning because there are no more trees. In a month I can only get four sacks of charcoal that I sell at 600 KES each. This income is not enough to meet the basic needs of my family. Consequently, my children have been on and off school due to fee balances. Upon receiving this money, I will clear the school fees balances and buy 10 goats at a cost of 30000 KES which I will rear and sell when they multiply as an investment for my children education."
Khazibeti's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Khazibeti received a $376 initial payment.
"i felt an overwhelming sense of happiness because this was something that I wasn't expecting in my life. this is so because the amount of money that i received was so huge for myself to source such funds"
Kavumbi's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Kavumbi enrolled.
"I am an old widow who has no more energy to engage actively in economic activities. The only thing I depend on is farming. However, due to the persistent drought, I cannot engage in any agricultural activity. This is because, the only means for survival is charcoal burning. I am now left at the mercy of my children to buy floor for me then I cook my food. My ambition is to start livestock keeping. Upon receiving the cash transfer, I will be able to buy 20 goats that I will keep and sell when they multiply. The total cost for this is 60000 KES. I will then use the remaining amount to renovated my house and buy a bed and a mattress."