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.
Margaret's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Margaret enrolled.
"During my free time I usually woke up at 7:00am where I wash clothes until 11:00am where I prepare my children to go and visit my grandmother in Ruiru in upcountry then later in evening I come back and help my children with work if there is any then i prepare supper and we sleep at 10:00pm"
Gideon's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Gideon enrolled.
"I will spend my transfers to expand my business in selling men's second hand shoes. I did this business for about one year before I got employed as a motorcycle rider. I will go back to this business and increase stock as I get a stall/shop where I can sell the shoes. Secondly, I will purchase household goods for my house such as a TV and seats. Finally, I will assist my mother with any needs she might have back in my rural home."
Namukose's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Namukose received a $446 second payment.
"I now have some hope of having a descent home than the one I have been having before Give Directly came to our village."
Judith's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Judith received a $464 initial payment.
"The moment I received my money ,I felt very happy."
Gerison's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Gerison enrolled.
"I would invest in music and record songs. I have been in entertainment industry and I know how it goes. If done right is rewarding and pays a lot. I would start selling branded merchandise for our group and help it grow. There is a ready market and will target mostly youths because they keep up with fashion. Lastly, I will support my parents to pay school fees for my brother."
Charity's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Charity enrolled.
"On my usual day I do some cleaning then head to work at my salon in Gitathuru area Mathare where I do hair dressing for the whole day. Whenever am free I do general cleaning in my house and sometimes visit my friends or my children who stay with my sister."
Stella's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Stella received a $464 initial payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I have got a peace of mind, because am in position to start up construction in the plot of land that I bought around 2007, but couldn't develop it because I lacked money. Am also expecting to generate some income from this commercial house after construction when rented."
Sarah's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Sarah received a $464 initial payment.
"I now have a plot of land which I did not have. And when i get my next transfer am planning to build a house in the piece of land that I bought."
Harrison's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Harrison enrolled.
"My top concern is my daily sustainance,because it is one thing i always wake up thinking of with everday,trying to meet my daily needs and make ends meet"
Carolyne's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Carolyne enrolled.
"My top is concern is meeting my daily needs, because i would not want to lack food and sleep hungry or lack clothes to where. For me to even work well i would need to have food. Thus meeting my daily needs is a top priority"