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.
Kadzo's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Kadzo received a $493 second payment.
"In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well for remember the less fortunate in the society by sending them cash transfer. This transfer has brought a lot of development in the society since we received adequate training before the cash was sent to our phones."
Kadii's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Kadii received a $493 second payment.
"I spent my second transfer to purchase 5 goats at 50 dollars each in order to boost my livestock rearing which I had started with my first transfer. Being old and jobless this is a reliable source of income to depend on whenever I face any financial needs. I also bought enough food stock for the family. Furthermore, I spent $250 to constructing a respectable house for the family because the one I had was very small and about to fall down. I was receiving constant mocking from my neighbours due to the poor conditions of my house."
Fikirini's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Fikirini received a $493 second payment.
"My life is different than it would have been in that I was able to construct a spacious house for the family. This has restored the happiness and privacy I because I used to sleep in the same house with my kids, at the moment they reside in a different house. In addition, I was able to purchase proper beddings to replace the one that had been worn out. Lastly, I own a pair of oxen which will improve my farming but replacing the old way of digging using my hands. I will be able to cultivate 2 acre more which will result into more harvest hence enough food for the family. Furthermore, I will hire them out to my neighbours to earn a living for the family."
Rodgers's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Rodgers received a $493 second payment.
"In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well for giving out unconditionally cash transfer which has helped many households. Furthermore, we were given the right to plan on how to use the cash to transform our lives for the better. Additionally, we were trained by the GiveDirectly officers on how use the cash wisely."
Kabibi's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Kabibi received a $510 second payment.
"I spent $150 to purchase iron sheet, timber and to pay labour charges for the construction of a roof of my kitchen I had constructed it but I lack the capital to complete the roofing. I also purchased a bed and mattress for $130 since we had been using old rags as beddings which was not comfortable. In addition, I used $100 to purchase a decent door for my house now my property are more secured than before. Lastly, spent $100 to buy 12 bags of cement which I am planning to use them in plastering the house."
Bahati's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Bahati received a $493 second payment.
"In your opinion, GiveDirectly did well for giving out cash transfer instead of property. The cash has transformed our life for the better since we had the opportunity to make decisions on how to utilize them. I don't see anything that it does not do well."
Martilda's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Martilda received a $493 second payment.
"In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well for sending the transfer which helped to fulfill the desires of my heart. In my opinion, I did not see anything that it does not do well. I wish it will continue to assisting other less fortunate households in the society."
James's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
James received a $510 second payment.
"I spent part of my second transfer on buying a piece of land at KES 30000. I have been yearning to own it for quite a long time because the previous one was very small and unproductive. Therefore in every planting season, I used to lease those of my friends which was very expensive. Also, I bought two goats that I am currently keeping in my homestead. I later paid the mason KES 4500 as the labour for the previous task I had assigned him. With the remaining amount, I bought enough foodstuffs for my family and other household items that I was lacking."
Nyevu's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Nyevu received a $510 second payment.
"I spent part of my second transfer on buying some building materials such as iron sheets, timber, and nails. This was for the completion of my house that I had initially started with the help of first transfers. Also, I cleared school fees for my grandchildren who are in secondary schools. Later on, I bought a dairy cow at KES 35000 which has been my desire to keep in my compound but I could not afford it. Also, I bought a new bed and a mattress to replace the traditional beds made of ropes that we have been using for years. With the remaining amount of money, I bought enough foodstuffs for my family since my spouse is jobless and we only depend on our children who also rely on odd jobs."
Sharon's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Sharon enrolled.
"Living in a leaky house has been a source of sleepless nights to us for a very long time and therefore our biggest hardship.Our single grass thatched house leaks every rainy time making it uncomfortable for ourselves and our two kids."