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.
Jane's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Jane received a $497 third payment.
"I did spent my last transfer to pay school fees for my son who was in form and had arrears of 25,000 KES. The remaining balance I did deposit in the hard where we used to acquire building materials for our permanent house that was on going. This transfer has been a total blessing to our lives."
Mary's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Mary received a $476 third payment.
"Recipient lost the last transfer to the unknown through her phone ."
Stephene's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Stephene received a $476 third payment.
"I spent most of the transfer to buy secondhand motorcycle, l use it carry people from one place to another to get my daily income. The remaining balance l spent to start livestock keeping by buy 5 sheep, l am very sure this investment will help me in future. "
Teresia's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Teresia received a $476 third payment.
"I did spend my transfer to make a boat and a fishing net. I did this because I saw it wise to start a project that will sustain my livelihood even after the transfer have been sent and indeed it was a good decision. Currently my children's school fees is generated from the project as well as the family up keep. This has been made possible due to the unconditional transfer I received from GD. It has transformed my life and that of my family members."
Rose's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Rose received a $479 third payment.
"I used my third transfer to buy a cow because I believed it was a future investment. I knew that after it has given birth I would sell the calf to help me meet my needs unfortunately it was stolen."
Evaline's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Evaline received a $479 third payment.
"I had previously saved the initial transfer that I received, hence upon receiving the last transfer I added to prior transfers and bought my husband a new motor cycle. This has an asset to our family because it generates income to the family. My children are able to attend school without interruption of fees arrears. We are to feed well thanks to GD."
Edward's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Edward received a $234 initial payment.
"I expect in the next six months to have bought four goats and a cow ."
Sharon's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Sharon enrolled.
"Receiving this money means that, I will be able to build a kitchen for my family, start a business of selling maize and spend part of it to pay school fees for my children."
John's family
access_time over 6 years ago
John enrolled.
"Receiving this money means that, I will be able to solve some of my needs and that of my family including clearing school fees for my children and invest on my tomatoe farm."
Patrick's family
access_time over 6 years ago
Patrick enrolled.
"My biggest hardship is living in a leaking grass thatched house and whenever I save from the casual labor tasks that I do I would end up either using the money on buying food or paying debts. This kind of life causes me stress as I do not a better house nor any cows."