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.
Kahunda's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Kahunda received a $519 initial payment.
"It was around 5 AM when I heard the message notification and upon checking I realized it was an Mpesa message from GiveDirectly. They had finally debited the first transfer that I had anxiously been waiting for. I felt so happy knowing the money will transform my life."
Juliana's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Juliana received a $517 initial payment.
"My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer in that I would not have been in a position to build a house. Before, I used to live in a house which was almost collapsing and during rainy periods I would keep my belonging at one corner which was much safer. Now I am happy that I got a decent house which is more secure and much comfortable."
Marither's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Marither received a $517 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is the fact that I can now sleep under a decent shelter. Having no stress about a debt. All the happiness I got is as a result of Give Directly's financial support."
Bahati's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Bahati received a $517 initial payment.
"The moment I learned that I had received my money, I became so happy. This is because this money was going to change my life positively in so many ways."
Charo's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Charo received a $517 initial payment.
"Before the coming of GiveDirectly, my life was so miserable. I was sheltering in a small house that was in poor condition and later it collapsed. I had to seek shelter from friends every now and then. Some of my family members sed to sleep under some tress because it reached a point whereby they were like a burden to the relatives. Due to this, after receiving my first transfer, I had to construct a new spacious decent house. We are now living happily and no longer have to worry about the issue of shelter courtesy of GiveDirectly."
Katana's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Katana received a $517 initial payment.
"I spent a larger portion of my first transfer on buying a second-hand motorbike. This is what I have been yearning to own for years but I could not afford it because of the poverty that had stricken my household. The money that had remained I used it in buying sufficient foodstuffs for my family and some other household items."
Kadii's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Kadii received a $515 initial payment.
"I spent part of my first transfer on buying some building materials such as bricks, some bags of cement, iron sheets, and nails. This was for the construction of a new house since the previous one was almost collapsing. I then used KES 7000 to pay the laborer as his labor charge. In addition to that, I bought three goats as my dependable assets. I settled in purchasing them because they reproduce twice a year and mature faster. I am using the remaining amount of money, I am using it in buying some enough foodstuffs for my family."
Dama's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Dama received a $515 initial payment.
"I spent part of my first transfer on buying some building materials which include iron sheets, building poles, timber, ropes, and nails. This was was purposely for the construction of a new house since the previous one had collapsed because of its poor state. I later bought some livestock such as goats as my living assets that I can lean on in the future. I also spent KES 5000, of the transfer on paying the mason as his labor charge. The remaining amount of money, I am using it buying some enough foodstuffs for my family."
Samwel's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Samwel received a $515 initial payment.
"My life is different now, I have my cow and I sleep well on a bed and a comfortable mattress. I feel stronger every morning after a deep sleep. I also look good in my newly acquired clothes. Previously, I did not have hope of life, as I couldn't afford to go to work to earn some income."
Tapsabei's family
access_time almost 4 years ago
Tapsabei received a $515 initial payment.
"My life is currently different in the sense that I now own two houses which were made possible by the transfers that I received. I am glad that the kitchen has been completed and I have moved in. The other house is almost approaching completion and I am so happy my standard has immensely improve. Had it not for the money, I'm not sure if, as a family, we would have realized this dream. The money gave us a new look and a comfortable life which I wouldn't afford at my old age."