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.
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almost 3 years ago
Yusufu
enrolled.
"Food production is the problem we constantly face. We lack money which can be used to buy fertilizer."
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almost 3 years ago
Esnart
received a $381 initial payment.
"The recipient was so happy and is still is cause this is something she never expected she so greatful for helping her change her life"
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almost 3 years ago
Laje
received a $381 initial payment.
"The recipient will use the transfer to build a house"
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almost 3 years ago
James
received a $381 initial payment.
"The biggest change in my daily life is that my business is back on track because of givedirectly"
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almost 3 years ago
Jane
received a $492 second payment.
"My life is different than how it would have been had I not received the transfer. This is because I was able to build a more spacious iron roofed house for my family that can accommodate us comfortably. Also, I am glad that I will be able to harvest rain water for domestic use during the rainy season instead of going to the river."
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almost 3 years ago
Stanley
received a $492 second payment.
"My life is different than how it would have been had I not received the transfer. This is because I was able to lease and plant 3 acres of land for farming. Due to this, I am glad that my family will have enough food to last us till the next harvesting season this year. Also, through the sale of the proceeds, I will be able to achieve my dream of opening a hardware shop."
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almost 3 years ago
Emily
received a $492 second payment.
"I spent KES 26,000 from my transfer to buy a heifer. I decided on this so that I will have an alternative source of income when in calves. Also, I spent around KES 11,000 to fence my farm. I bought barbed wire, poles and catered for labor. This was my priority so that my crops will always be secured from livestock. In addition to these, I spent around KES 5000 on farming. I hired a tractor for land and planting purposes, bought some hybrid seeds and also paid the person who helped me in weeding. Using the remaining amount, I bought some food and clothes for my children."
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almost 3 years ago
Janeth
received a $509 initial payment.
"Having completed the construction and moving into the new house, everything looks good in our household. We currently have enough space both in the living room, the bedroom, and also great furniture which has so far facilitated a comfortable study by my children every evening. This is a great difference in my life and I am grateful that we became part of this great project from the start."
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almost 3 years ago
Eunice
received a $509 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is the great joy currently in our family. My children are all satisfied after I addressed all their needs and assuring them that their school-going days will soon be better. For the first time, I honored the admission letter sent to my daughter. This changed the story in our household as everyone expected us to seek an opportunity in the local school as we have always lost opportunities in a good school that we could not afford."
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almost 3 years ago
Christina
received a $509 initial payment.
"Paying school fees both the areas and a prepay for the following term, and also the completion of the construction of a new house are so far the biggest differences in my daily life. This would not have been possible without the aid, and I am so grateful that I managed to invest in all I have now."
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