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.
Kadzo's family
access_time 5 years ago
Kadzo received a $537 initial payment.
"Receiving such an amount at such a time was a big miracle to me for I was going through challenging and tough financial situations and I was happy with the transfer and peaceful ever since that day I received the notification and I was thankful to God and to Givedirectly for the support which would, later on, change my life."
Bendera's family
access_time 5 years ago
Bendera received a $537 initial payment.
"Receiving this transfer made me happier than before and at least I could now think positively on reshaping my future plans, and I felt like the heavy burden of poverty and owning nothing at all had been offloaded from my heart and I could smile, for with this amount I will base on improving my own life."
Sylvester's family
access_time 5 years ago
Sylvester received a $537 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is owning a dairy cow because I had none. I am now certain of getting milk very soon and this simply means that, I will not be using 50 KES to buy milk every day which is a norm currently."
Sharon's family
access_time 5 years ago
Sharon received a $22 eighth payment.
"In the next six months, I expected my life to have changed as far as asset ownership is concerned. Owning a cow is a measure of wealth in my community and so by having one, I will count myself to have risen a step higher."
Martha's family
access_time 5 years ago
Martha received a $537 initial payment.
"I was asleep till dawn that day when the transfer came in. Early in the morning, I was surprised by a message notification icon on my phone, unlike other days when I hardly get messages. Opening it was a message from GiveDirectly notifying me of receiving cash from the organization. I was so happy and immediately informed my family, a message which received by a lot of excitement by all."
Wilfrida's family
access_time 5 years ago
Wilfrida received a $518 second payment.
"My life has really improved after receiving the transfer than before. Before the transfer, i did not have any livestock, but now i rear some sheep which I am optimistic that will multiply to enable me to buy a cow. Nutritionally, I can now eat a complete meals than before when I could stay without food in the house."
Moses's family
access_time 5 years ago
Moses received a $539 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is owning my house. I had been frustrated where I was living which was my late mother's house where my things could be disorganised because anyone could get access to the house. I also did not enjoy the freedom of staying late because the house could be locked meaning I had to wake my brother or sister in law to get the key to the house which was uncomfortable."
Liner's family
access_time 5 years ago
Liner received a $539 initial payment.
"The moment I received the money I felt happy, It was just like a dream. I decide to confirm from my Mpesa just to be sure and really thanked God for the blessing."
Mutai's family
access_time 5 years ago
Mutai received a $22 eighth payment.
"With the current ease in life, I am trying my best to ensure that I accumulate and put a stock of timber and frames in my house in preparation to start my own carpentry shop. I also have a plan to purchase a power saw and hire someone who will be using it in cutting more timber since I will be operating in a workshop which I really hope to see it grow."
John's family
access_time 5 years ago
John received a $472 initial payment.
"It was at around 2:00am when I received my first cash transfer, that moment I knelt down in prayer thanking God for this miracle that I had never seen and received in a life time."