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.
Winny's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Winny received a $493 second payment.
"In my opinion GiveDirectly does well by giving money to the poor in the community to build better houses. I do not find anything that GiveDirectly did not do well."
Caren's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Caren received a $493 second payment.
"My life is different than how it would have been if I never received the transfers in that I have build a better house. I used to live in a small grass thatched house which could not host all the family comfortably. I do small scale farming and the harvest that we get is only for consumption, I didn't had an extra income to buy the building material and started building. The small amount of money that I could get was for the school fees for my children in various schools. When I received the second transfer I found it Worth to invest on building a better house. Currently I no longer fear welcoming visitors to my house because I have a spacious house. I am so much grateful for the support because GiveDirectly has changed our living standard."
Elizabeth's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Elizabeth received a $493 second payment.
"I spent all the second transfer on my medication. I was feeling unwell and admitted at the hospital. When I received the money I felt so happy because I knew I would be able to settle the hospital bills without selling the land. GiveDirectly came at the right time when I wanted the support."
Eunice's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Eunice received a $493 second payment.
"In my opinion GiveDirectly does well by giving money to the poor in the community to build better houses and to buy dairy cows. I do not find anything that GiveDirectly did not do well."
Grace's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Grace received a $493 second payment.
"My life is different than how it would have been if I never received the transfers in that I purchased a posho mill machine. My neighbors were walking for quite a long distance to find a posho mill. I found this as a business opportunity, I crap it by purchasing the machine. I had always wished to start this project but I didn't had money to do it. I had the building already the capital was the big challenge. I do depend on small scale farming and the harvest that we get is only for consumption, I didn't had an extra income. Currently I run the business myself, I earn a daily profits of 300ksh per day. I have never own any business before nor even make a profit of such amount. My family nowadays never lack food to eat or clothes to wear, I also save some amount to add stock to my business. I have devoted much of my time on this project.I will ensure that this project become the best in our neighborhood. GiveDirectly has changed my living standard and given me a sorce of daily income."
Kimalel's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Kimalel received a $493 second payment.
"I spent part of the money I received from GiveDirectly on building an extension rooms for my family member. I also used part of the money to plough farm and planted maize and beans. This month's harvers was so good because I planted on time. I also bought furniture and paid hospital bill for my son who was admitted at the hospital."
Sheila's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Sheila received a $493 second payment.
"In my opinion GiveDirectly does well by giving money to the poor in the community to build better houses. I do not find anything that GiveDirectly did not do well."
Hyvine's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Hyvine received a $493 second payment.
"In my opinion GiveDirectly does well by giving money to the poor in the community to build better houses and to buy dairy cows. I do not find anything that GiveDirectly did not do well."
Dzendere's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Dzendere received a $493 second payment.
"My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer in that I was able to boost my spouse's charcoal vending business. The business is now earning more income than before hence we can meet the needs of the family easier. In addition, my children are continuing with their studies well without being interrupted due to school after full paying for the balance of their fees. Furthermore, I will be assured of food security after purchasing oxen which will assist me in the preparation of my farm."
Sidi's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Sidi received a $493 second payment.
"I spent part of my second transfer on buying building materials such as iron sheets, building poles, nails, timber, and threads. This was for the construction of new houses becasue I wanted to relocate to my farm in the same village. Besides, the previous house was in .poor condition and very small. To add to that, I cleared school fees for my children who are in primary schools. In addition, I bought an ox plough at KES 8000. Lastly, I bought enough foodstuffs for my family that would at least take us to three weeks."