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.
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Norah's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Norah received a $22 fifteenth payment.
"My life is currently different from how it was four months ago. Initially, I used to depend on casual jobs. I normally depend on plucking tea at my neighbor's farm. I used to earn very little which could not cater for most of our needs. Currently, we have hopes that will be able able to save some money in our Sacco which will enable us to goal and realize our family goals."
Esther's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Esther received a $462 initial payment.
"My daily is different in that, I have a new bigger bed and a mattress that have made my house look good. I also have an additional acre of land that will increase my crop produce, part of the harvest can be sold to pay medical bills. Before receiving this transfer, I used to sleep on a smaller mattress without a bed and I had only one acre of land that couldn't produce enough harvest to support my family."
James's family
access_time over 5 years ago
James received a $22 fifteenth payment.
"I am looking forward to growing old gracefully and assembling materials that will help be build a better and more spacious house. This is a long term goal that will accomplished at God's best timing. Currently I am seeing my family enjoying the moment."
Agnes's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Agnes received a $462 initial payment.
"My days after have improved in that , they are full of joy because I made a deposit on my acre of land and acquired household items. In the past, I had to do donkey work in other people's farm land in order to raise money for renting land for agriculture."
Joyce's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Joyce received a $462 initial payment.
"The moment I saw the mobile money message I became so happy. I could not hide my happiness, I danced and ululated in my compound because getting such a big amount of money is not easy."
Rose's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Rose received a $462 initial payment.
"There is a big difference in my life because I have cleared the school fees which has left me debt free. Had I not received this transfers the schools would still be demanding me and some of the children would have been sent back home by now."
Florence's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Florence received a $462 initial payment.
"When my phone rung at around 12:31 AM, I checked and found that GiveDirectly had sent me the transfer. I became very happy because my plan to finish my house was going to be accomplished."
Kanze's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Kanze received a $542 initial payment.
"I felt very happy the moment I received the transfer. A message came through my phone one afternoon. Since I don't know how to read, I took the phone to my helper who explained to me what the message was all about. I knew the amount was enough to help me accomplish my goals and I was happy because this was my chance to fight poverty."
Angella's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Angella received a $462 initial payment.
"The moment I received my money, I was filled with joy and happiness. This is because my children's fee issue was sorted. I really had no Idea of how to go about this until I saw the mobile money message."
Tom's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Tom received a $462 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is having my personal business that generates a daily income. This daily income helps me to handle my day to day expenses as compared to before where I really had a business idea but had no money to implement it."