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.
Emily's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Emily received a $376 initial payment.
"First of all, let me express my gratitude to GD for the transfer. The money came in when I was chatting with my friends. I danced and thanked God for the opportunity rendered to me."
Patuma's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Patuma received a $376 initial payment.
"In all my life, I have never handle the amount of money I am getting from GD. The moment I received a message concerning my transfer was something else. I couldn't believe that such amount of money was mine. All in all, I am very grateful for the transfer."
Sophia's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Sophia enrolled.
"Receiving this money means a good health to boost my fertility. I have been trying to get a baby for almost 7 years now in vain. In all the hospitals I went the doctors recommended for further check up and examination but according to my financial status this has been a challenge. I understand that getting a baby is a gift from God but I need to know why or who has the problem between me and my husband. Therefore, I plan to use this money to facilitate all the steps required for me at least to get the joy of my life, which is a baby."
Kenga's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Kenga enrolled.
"I lost my job when Covid-19 came to our country in 2020. Since then it has been very difficult to get school fees for my children and also get money to buy food for the family. Before covid, I had plans to build a spacious house but my dream died when Covid-19 came. So lack of job is the current challenge our facing."
Kiprotich's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Kiprotich enrolled.
"The biggest challenge we are experiencing as a family is the repayment of a loan that I acquired from a local financial firm. I am a primary school teacher (earning between KES 20000 and KES 30000 monthly). Currently, we are struggling to meet our needs and demands because more than half of my salary is deducted to repay the loan. Precisely, food inadequacy in our household and lack of school fees for my two school-going children are drawing pressure on me because I am the main breadwinner."
Patuma's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Patuma received a $376 initial payment.
"The moment i received the transfer i was super excited because this is my first time to handle such a mount of money,i so much appreciate this organisation and please receive my gratitude and thanks."
Kachana's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Kachana enrolled.
"My working environment is not favorable for my health. I have to cut down trees and burn charcoal, the process is tiresome and I breathe air full of dust. Upon receiving my profit from this job I have to spend half of it on medication. This hinders me not to save and providing basic needs."
Sidi's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Sidi enrolled.
"Not having a stable source of income is my challenge. With the prolonged drought in our area getting food and water is a problem. I have to buy to cater for my family, this hinders me not to save any amount I get from my charcoal-burning activity."
Kabibi's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Kabibi enrolled.
"Drought has hit my place it's been 2 years since we got rainfall. Trees are wilting we cannot cut them for charcoal. Cows are starving because there is no grass to eat and no water to drink. I had invested in buying 10 cows and am only left with one as of now. This has brought me back to square one without any investment."
Sidi's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Sidi enrolled.
"Receiving this money means continued education for my children. I am planning to spend the first transfer to pay school fees for my daughter who is in form one. I will also spend KES 10000 of the second transfer to buy five indigenous goats. As they multiply, I will sell them at a profit and use the proceeds for other education expenses such as stationary and uniform. The remaining amount will be my saving."