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.
Gilbert's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Gilbert received a $492 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."
Ronoh's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Ronoh received a $492 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."
Gladys's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Gladys received a $492 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."
Daizy's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Daizy received a $492 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."
Fancy's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Fancy received a $509 initial payment.
"The milk I had been getting from the cow I had on our farm was just enough to cover the household use. This has always pushed me to work extra hard in other people's farms doing casual labor even though the pay was so little. With the transfer I received, I decided to add another cow worth 30000KES with the hope that milk production will increase to a point of selling part as a source of income. I spent part of the remaining on paying school fees for my sons, buying clothing, and also managed to save 15000KES with a plan to add up to the second transfer and use in obtaining a second-hand motorcycle."
Elizabeth's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Elizabeth received a $509 initial payment.
"On receiving the transfer, I was really happy that the hope I had been keeping was finally coming true. I was really grateful and so to every other member of my household after confirming that we had received the first amount as was promised. We celebrated the good news and ensured that we were stuck on the plans we had initially put in place."
Janet's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Janet received a $509 initial payment.
"I am glad that my dream to own another cow added to the one I had been rearing. I was happy to get a potential Milk-producing breed as I was eyeing one to help raise money towards school fees payment for my children in the future. This is one biggest difference in my daily life as it came with bundles of joy. Feeding them every morning gives me hope as raising school fees had been a great challenge to me in the past, and this would be the only way out."
Salama's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Salama received a $492 second payment.
"I spent the part of my second transfer on buying a dairy cow at KES 16000 and two goats at KES 5000. I have always been yearning to own them but because of the meagre income, I couldn't afford it. Also, I bought building materials such as iron sheets, building poles, timber and nails. This was majorly for the construction of a new hose because the initial one used to leak excessively. With the remaining amount of money, I cleared fees for my daughter and bought enough food for the family and I am glad we no longer skip meals like before."
Sidi's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Sidi received a $492 second payment.
"I spent part of my second transfer on buying livestock which includes a dairy cow at KES 25000, and three goats at KES 3200 each. These have been the valuable assets that I have been dreaming to own but I could not afford them becsue they were very costly. In addition, I bought some pieces of iron sheets to complete constructing my house which I had earlier started using the first transfers. In addition, I cleared the medical bills since I have been suffering from stomach ulcers for quite a long time. I am glad a am faring well now. With the remaining amount of money, I bought enough foodstuffs for my family."
Riziki's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Riziki received a $492 second payment.
"I spent part of my second transfer on buying one dairy cow at KES 30000. It has been my long-time dream to practice dairy farming as an investment but because of my low wages, I could not afford it. . Also I paid cleared fees arrears for my children who are still in primary school. On top of that, I bought new school uniforms and stationery for them since they were lacking. With the remaining amount, I bought enough foodstuff for my family"