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.
Mwenda's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Mwenda received a $511 initial payment.
"I was awakened by the loud vibrations from my phone at around 6 in the morning. I was so curious but because I was illiterate I had to ask my helper to confirm what the notification was all about. I was overwhelmed with joy after he confirmed to me that it was an Mpesa message from GiveDirectly. Up to date, it feels like a dream to me becasue I have never received such a huge amount of money that is nonrefundable."
Kadzo's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Kadzo received a $511 initial payment.
"My husband is a shopkeeper and we decided to invest half of our transfer on adding more stock to his business. This is because it was unstable since the onset of corona virus. we had used most of the business running capital to educate our children. The other half we spent it to purchase 3 goats so that we boost our livestock farming and bought enough food for my family because we are experience drought in our area."
Bendera's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Bendera received a $511 initial payment.
"I was fetching water from the nearby water pan at around 8 am when I heard message notification on phone. On arriving home, I checked my phone and I found out it was Mpesa message from GiveDirectly I had received my transfer . I was overwhelmed with joy knowing that my kids will get quality education and I will finally restart my livestock rearing activity."
Maunde's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Maunde received a $389 initial payment.
"I have used the cash to purchase new kitchen utensils such as plates and pots,bags of maize and clothes as well as beddings for the entire household.."
Magret's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Magret received a $389 initial payment.
"I was very happy and excited during the time. I was jumping up with joy."
Fainess's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Fainess received a $389 initial payment.
"I was very happy when I received the money. I danced because I have never recieved such an amount of money before."
Laika's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Laika received a $389 initial payment.
"I do not have a house of my own so when I received the money, I used all of it to purchase a land and the remaining money I bought bricks so that I can use it to build a house."
Patricia's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Patricia received a $389 initial payment.
"Before give directly came to my Village i was unable to provide enough food for my children but now its history and all the family members are happy."
Zainabu's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Zainabu received a $389 initial payment.
"The biggest difference is that there is enough food in my household as compared to how it used to be in the past.."
Modester's family
access_time almost 3 years ago
Modester received a $389 initial payment.
"Being able to purchase healthy and nutritious food...Also being able to buy livestock such as goats.."