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.
Mayimuna's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Mayimuna received a $356 initial payment.
"The recipient in now able to eat 3 times a day all thanks to the transfer she also has a better house to give her shelter during the rain season"
Pamela's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Pamela received a $494 initial payment.
"I spent part of my first transfer on buying some bedding such as a new bed and a mattress. This was to replace the old traditional bed that I have been using for all that long. Also, I bought a metal door to replace the wooden one which had spoilt. In addition, I bought a solar panel that is now helping me to light my house at night and charging my phone. Apart from that, I bought some windows to fix my house. Besides that, I bought a traveling bag and clothes for my children. With the remaing amount, I bought enough foodstuffs for my family"
Nancy's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Nancy received a $494 initial payment.
"The money from GiveDirectly has been of great help to us. We bought a cow with part of the transfer and some clothes for our children. We still have a little bit of money left that we plan to buy two goats with it. The reason why we decided to settle on buying the cow and the two goats is that we have always wanted to invest in something that will bring more fortune in the future. Although we had this desire, we were not in a position to do so because of a lack of money. The small amounts of money that we have been getting have mostly been going to payment of school fees for our children. This has thus made it impossible for us to buy what we have always desired. The transfer provided us with an opportunity to achieve our dream. Thank you GiveDirectly for making this happen."
Chepngeno's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Chepngeno received a $494 initial payment.
"It was early in the morning and I was still sleeping when I heard the SMS alert on my phone. I decided to check it and I could not believe my eyes when I saw the contents of the message. It was a Mpesa notification saying that I had received my first transfer of 55000/= from GiveDirectly. I could not hide my joy and I immediately informed my whole family of the great news. They were so happy and we thanked GiveDirectly for helping us."
Kanjira's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Kanjira received a $352 initial payment.
"I have used the money to build a shop that is meant for rentals"
Sifati's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Sifati received a $352 initial payment.
"I used the money to buy 12 bags of cements which I have used to floor the house and to build toilet and bathroom. I also bought 5 bags of maize, matress, bed and uniform for my children."
Esnart's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Esnart received a $352 initial payment.
"I was very excited. I danced while singing"
Alabi's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Alabi received a $352 initial payment.
"I am speechless. I was Avery poor man with no home. My house was one of the bad houses in the village but now it has been rated as one of the best. I used to sleep on a maize sack before,but now I spent my night sleeping on the bed. My night are short because of the comfort and help that GD has given it to me."
Tepa's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Tepa received a $352 initial payment.
"Since I am blind, I was informed by my grandchildren that the transfer has been send. That moment I wished I could see with my own eyes but I couldn't, what i only did was just rejoicing. Then I started dancing and sing thanks giving songs."
Edina's family
access_time over 3 years ago
Edina received a $352 initial payment.
"I felt so happy after getting the MoMo alert from my phone. I didn't not expect it cause alot of people were saying it was just a joke"