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.
Joyce's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Joyce received a $526 second payment.
"My life is currently different because I am at a better economic level. I now own my own piece of land. We were squeezed at home now things are better with added space courtesy of GiveDirectly. It would have taken long to buy the land had GD sent me the funds, perhaps even up to 10 years. Thank you for funds."
Weldon's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Weldon received a $23 eighth payment.
"I expect my life to change in that I will I have started poultry farming."
Weldon's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Weldon received a $23 eighth payment.
"I expect my life to change in that the size of my farm under farming will have increased."
Janet's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Janet received a $468 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I have got a piece of mind because am in position to roof my house that has taken 9 year without a roof."
Chepkoech's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Chepkoech received a $545 initial payment.
"I was so happy and excited when I received the money and knew Givedirectly kept their promise."
Syprose's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Syprose received a $23 eighth payment.
"In the next six months, I expect to be having an easy time in paying school fee for my child."
Prisca's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Prisca received a $23 eighth payment.
"My life will change because I will have had a chance to erect a new house for my family, which will be a big achievement."
Leonard's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Leonard received a $23 eighth payment.
"I expect my life to change in that I will have started a business and my family will also be feeding and dressing well."
David's family
access_time over 5 years ago
David received a $526 second payment.
"My life is much different from how it would have been had I not received the transfer. I have money to pay my son's school fees and I already built a better house for my family."
Daisy's family
access_time over 5 years ago
Daisy received a $526 second payment.
"My life is different from how it would have been because I now live in a good house and a presentable one. I also have a cow of my own."