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.
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over 5 years ago
Katsozi
received a $547 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that it was only through the first transfer that enabled me to buy diverse products and stock to add to my business. I am now glad since my profit margin has increased as compared to what I was previously earning. This has enabled me to meet all my family basic needs and to pay my children's school fees on time. I give all thanks to GiveDirectly for financial support."
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over 5 years ago
Rehema
received a $547 initial payment.
"I was going on with my daily chores when suddenly I got a message notification. On checking to know the sender, it was a message from GiveDirectly indicating that I had received the first transfer I had anxiously been waiting for. At that instant, I became very happy because of the money I received and I am grateful to GiveDirectly for the financial support."
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over 5 years ago
Lucy
received a $23 twelfth payment.
"In the next six months, I expect to have saved more money to be able to buy more household items such as furniture which I do not have at the moment. Having good furniture will make my house look more beautiful and I will be able to welcome my guest without feeling ashamed and worried that they may be forced to sit on broken seats or eat on their laps."
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over 5 years ago
Winny
received a $547 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my life is owning land worth KES 50000. Purchasing a piece of land was possible immediately I received the transfer. When I look at my parcel, I see a lot of opportunities to prosper. I graze my cow on the farm at the moment and it is good pasture and very sufficient It is already saving me money that would have had to be spent buying pasture. I am certain that I will be earning more from it when I start horticultural farming on it. If it was not for GiveDirectly, I would still be lacking where to decisively do whatever I wish in farming."
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over 5 years ago
Joyce
received a $547 initial payment.
"The child I was with asked me if I was running mad. My happiness was overwhelming as I clapped uncontrollably after reading the message showing that I had received KES 55000. the money came at a time when my children were wearing torn school uniforms. They were wearing some clothes that resembled the school uniforms and I didn't have a choice as long as they had something on. My teachers used to bother them and this stressed me a lot but I could not afford it. I could not hide my joy as I clapped in amazement."
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over 5 years ago
Mary
received a $23 eighth payment.
"In the next six months what is likely to happen is, I will be healthy and good looking not malnourished like I used to look before I started receiving my transfers. I will also have gathered enough resources and hopefully will have started the renovation of my house."
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over 5 years ago
Winnie
received a $45 fourth payment.
"I currently do not have any new goals apart from what I had previously that is to purchase a ram for rearing and being able to save towards my niece's school fees."
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over 5 years ago
Fredrick
received a $547 initial payment.
"When I received my money, I was very happy. I took my time to pray and thanked God for that provision. I used to be mocked and humiliated because I was too poor to contribute towards any development in the society. I could not be listen to when it came to community decision making process, as a result of the level of my poverty. I knew that by receiving this money, I my life could change from worst to at least a better one."
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over 5 years ago
Dorine
received a $547 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, as a family, we have improved in terms of nutrition. I can now pay my bills with a lot of ease and my granddaughter can now go to school without her sent back home for school fees. Sincerely, I can confirm that my life has got a lot of improvement compared to my past life. I have prepared my lands on time ready for planting this season which never happened before."
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over 5 years ago
Stevin
received a $547 initial payment.
"The difference in my daily life is that, unlike in the past that I used to be idle due to lack of economic engagement, I am now busy taking care of my pigs and cows. I also used to spend a lot of money in ploughing our farm, right now I am able to spend such like resources in other family needs."
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