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.
Paul's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Paul received a $497 initial payment.
"The day I received my transfer was the happiest day as I was able to open a new chapter in my life and achieve some of the goals that seemed impossible before. First, I spent KES 25000 buy a dairy cow as an investment that I can rely on in paying school fees for my children through the sale of surplus. In addition, I spent KES 10000 to pay school fees for my children who had been sent back home, KES 16000 on clothes, utensils, and food for my family after setting aside KES 4000 for emergency purposes."
Mercy's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Mercy received a $497 initial payment.
"I was able to purchase a piece of land using part of my transfer and though it is small, I am glad that I finally have an asset to call my own. This would not have been possible had it not have been for GiveDirectly and I am happy that very soon, I will be living in my land where I will be able to plant some vegetables for consumption. Having been able to fulfill this has made me a different person and my energy to work harder has been renewed as I now know that I can do some major developments with the increased income from my grocery business."
Mary's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Mary enrolled.
"The moment I receive the cash transfer, I will definitely go and buy zinc to build a decent house."
Martha's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Martha enrolled.
"I do not feel satisfy living in my father's house. If I get this money, I will use it to build myself a house so that my children and I can have a better place to sleep."
Mamie's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Mamie enrolled.
"The house my family live in right now is not in good condition. If I'm eligible to receive money from GiveDirectly, i want to build a new house and pay my children school fees."
Friday's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Friday enrolled.
"I had a business before but my business broke down. I don't have money now to start a new business. I want to start a new business if I'm eligible to receive money from GiveDirectly."
Daizy's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Daizy received a $497 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is the ease of accessing plenty of water from the large water tank I obtained. Livestock management and other household activities that needed water are no longer a major problem as the rains are still on. I am hoping to see the tank full in a week, and this means I will be enjoying enough water supply for a good number of months ahead."
Joseph's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Joseph received a $497 initial payment.
"The moment I received money from GiveDirectly I felt so happy. I remember that it was around 9 am. I was taking my breakfast when I received a message tone from my phone. I could not believe my eyes because I had never received such an amount of money before. My family felt so happy when the heard that I have received some money from GiveDirectly. I knew I would be able to build a better house. I has always wished to own a good house before. I am so grateful for the support."
Wesley's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Wesley received a $497 initial payment.
"My husband and I settled on buying a dairy cow with our first transfer so that our four children would have enough milk for their daily consumption, I normally buy milk daily which is also very expensive, one litre of milk sells at KES 60, Therefore, we used 25,000 in purchasing a healthy dairy cow. In addition to that, I bought furniture worth KES 5100, I then used KES 2600 in paying school fees arrears, and lastly, I bought foodstuffs in the house. I am so happy that the health of my children would nourish with the milk intake."
Sheila's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Sheila received a $497 initial payment.
"When GiveDirectly promised us the unconditional transfer, I knew that there was light at the end of the tunnel, my hopes of completing building my house were finally revived, I was unable to complete the construction due to financial constraints, therefore, I used KES 45,000 in the construction work, thereafter I used KES 6500 in fencing my land to keep it secure, lastly, I bought foodstuffs with the remaining amount. I am forever indebted to GiveDirectly for the support that brought so much joy and happiness in our lives by lifting our living standards."