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.
Kipsang's family
access_time 5 years ago
Kipsang received a $23 twelfth payment.
"My expectation in the near future is that once I get back to my usual state of health, I would want to be financially stable and even have some money kept aside for emergencies. I also want to maintain my health since I have realized that our wellbeing is the most important and should be prioritised."
Judith's family
access_time 5 years ago
Judith received a $23 twelfth payment.
"I would like to organize on how to pay dowry so that my marriage can be customarily recognized. In our community, before dowry is fully settled, the marriage is deemed illegal. My husband lacks proper income to raise money to buy some cattle as dictated by our culture and tradition. I love my marriage so much and therefore would try to save so that in the next six month, the marriage can be legalized."
Samwel's family
access_time 5 years ago
Samwel received a $23 eleventh payment.
"In the next six months l expect to have started a project of renovating my house ."
Joash's family
access_time 5 years ago
Joash received a $23 eleventh payment.
"In the next six months l expect to have completed plastering my house and staying in it comfortably. "
Wellingtone's family
access_time 5 years ago
Wellingtone received a $23 twelfth payment.
"In the next six months l will have completed plastering my house and staying in a nice house like other people. "
Rigina's family
access_time 5 years ago
Rigina received a $23 eighth payment.
"In the next six months l expect to have completed plastering my house and stayed in a very nice comfortable house. "
Janeth's family
access_time 5 years ago
Janeth received a $23 twelfth payment.
"I expect my life to change drastically in the next six months. This is because I be approaching a conclusion with regards to my college studies. Thus, I look forward to having raised relatively enough funds for settling the remaining fees. Overall, I greatly thank GiveDirectly for making my dream of becoming a teacher come true. I started pursuing my course after receiving the initial transfers from GiveDirectly."
Millicent's family
access_time 5 years ago
Millicent received a $50 fourth payment.
"I spent the most recent transfers on hiring a stall for baking business. I have paid rent of KES 2500. I spent KES 2500 to furnish that place in readiness for the baking business."
Linner's family
access_time 5 years ago
Linner received a $23 twelfth payment.
"I expect my life to change significantly in the next six months because I shall be having my own cow. Currently, we do not have a cow as a family. In our community, owning a cow is a no mean achievement. Thus, I endeavor to buy one. Besides, I will be leasing more land to expand my farming practices. As a result, I will attain more crops for sale and consumption. Eventually, I will open a shop before the end of this year to attract more income. Consequently, I will be enjoying a better life that is marked with increased income."
Leonard's family
access_time 5 years ago
Leonard received a $23 twelfth payment.
"I expect to have moved out of my fathers home and started my own. I will have to build another room that will be using as our kitchen with the money form the Givedirectly transfers."