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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Victor's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Victor received a $23 twelfth payment.
"Even though I managed to construct a house, it is not that decent. I hope that I will be living in a better one in the next six months because by then, I will have plastered the inside and outside part which will make it more durable and beautiful."
Valentine's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Valentine received a $23 twelfth payment.
"I expect to have bought more cows that will increase my daily income. This will ensure that I am able to provide for my children. I also expect to improve my farming skills by getting some training, this will come in handy in improving my farming skills and techniques."
Tabu's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Tabu received a $546 initial payment.
"I received the notification early in the morning as I was weeding my farm,.Being in the mood of expecting money from GD, I was curious to know what the message was all about. I asked my son who was with me at that particular time to confirm what the message was about. On checking, he confirmed that there was a lot of money on my phone. Indeed GD had sent me the first transfer! I felt so happy and thankful to God and to GiveDirectly."
James's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
James received a $23 twelfth payment.
"with the payments, I will be able to submit the insurance fee without fail and so I will have the advantage of regular treatment and check-ups that will improve my general health. My electricity bills will also be up to date hence no more disconections."
Cherotich's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Cherotich received a $546 initial payment.
"It was around 6 am in the morning as I was waking up when I received my money. At that time, I became so happy and I would not wait any longer before having to feel the solid money with my bare hands. I then headed directly to my son's room and woke him up so that he would help me in withdrawing the money."
Sheila's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Sheila received a $546 initial payment.
"I was able to acquire a dairy cow using my transfers something I have never owned before and this is so far the biggest difference I have experienced in my life. Because of this, my children's health has now started improving since they now get enough milk which they lacked before. I have also started saving some money from the sale of milk from my cow. In addition, the amount of money I spend in a day buying our basic needs has reduced since I no longer buy milk thus increasing my savings. Seeing my children happy and in good health always thrills my heart."
Matilda's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Matilda received a $528 second payment.
"I have not seen any difference at the moment given that I am still preparing the building materials to enable me to construct a new house. This will replace my old house that has worn out and not in very good condition. When that happens, I will boldly say that there is a difference in my daily life. I will not have to worry of the house collapsing or even the rains disrubing my sleep."
Jacob's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Jacob received a $528 second payment.
"Were it not for the financial assistance I received from GiveDirectly, I would have not been able to build a bigger and spacious house. I spent my first transfer on building a new house since the one I was living in before was not only small but also unstable. I was always afraid that one day it would collapse on us. I thank God for the transfer we received from GiveDirectly which enabled my family and I to prioritize to build a better and more durable house than the one we had at first."
John's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
John received a $546 second payment.
"My life is different than how it would have been If I never received the transfer since I managed to build a better house, a pit latrine and rented a piece of land to start sugarcane farming. I was a very poor man who only lived from hand to mouth and could not save even a single cent to do all these things I have managed to do."
Beatrice's family
access_time almost 6 years ago
Beatrice received a $23 tenth payment.
"I am motivated to save money for my children's education hence for the next six month I am certain that I would have paid most of their school arrears so that they won't be sent home for school fees."