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.
Moses's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Moses received a $492 third payment.
"I spent my transfer to build my family a house. I did this because I did not have a house for my family I was putting up in a rental. But now I have a good home for my family this makes me happy and at peace."
Penina's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Penina received a $471 third payment.
"I received my third transfer when my mother was seriously sick and unfortunately later she died hence I spent my third transfer in burial preparation for my beloved mother and also clearing medical bill."
Moses's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Moses received a $471 third payment.
"I spent my transfer to settle school fees for my children this costed me 20,000 KES. I plastered my house, I was able to put steel windows and a steel door to my current house for more safety. The remaining amount I spent on making my fishing net and boasting my fishing business."
Selestine's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Selestine received a $492 third payment.
"I used my third transfer to buy seven seater sofa set because I did not have decent seats in my house.I also bought bedding's and other house hold items."
Ludia's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Ludia received a $471 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer to buy paint that I used to paint my house .I also used the remaining balance to repaire my seats because they were now looking too old ."
Colleta's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Colleta received a $471 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer to buy solar panel because I was tired of buying paraffin daily and also it was too costly.I also bought building material that we used to build our house since we were putting up a home."
Rose's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Rose received a $471 third payment.
"I spent 28,000 KES to purchase a cow that currently has given birth and I can harvest milk. The remaining amount I spent to build a kitchen that also acts as a room for my children. This has elevated me to another level."
Martha's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Martha received a $471 third payment.
"I spent my transfer to purchase a cow that costed me 15,000 KES. I also bought three hens at 9,00 KES. I boasted my business with a stock worth 3,000 KES. The remaining amount I did spent to buy furniture in my house as well as other household expenses. This was a break through in my life that I can never forget."
Margaret's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Margaret received a $629 second payment.
"My life is currently different from the way it would have been if I never received the money in that if it was not for GiveDirectly my son would have dropped out of school. This is because I cleared the fee balance he owed the school allowing him to continue with his studies."
Thomas's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Thomas received a $629 second payment.
"If I never received the money, by now I would not have completed my house and probably I would be staying in it in the state it was before. I feel so proud I have made a step in life."