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.
Ruth's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Ruth received a $466 third payment.
"It was during drought and the hunger strike was so intense when I received my third transfer, so I spent some money on buying three sacks of corn for my family consumption. At least my family had something to feed on during this time. I also spent some buying utensils to replace the old ones I had. The remaining I spent on buying two sheep and clothing for my children."
Nivah's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Nivah received a $465 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on buying steel doors and glass windows that I have since fitted in my house I constructed using my second transfer. I also bought some goats that I am rearing and the remaining on adding stock to my retail shop business. I can only be grateful to GiveDirectly."
Millicent's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Millicent received a $482 second payment.
"My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer in that currently, me together with my household members live in a more secure and healthier environment since we constructed an iron-roofed house that has not only protected us from rain but also improved our security since no one can just walk in and attack us-the house is stronger enough."
Kennedy's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Kennedy received a $463 third payment.
"When I received my third transfer,I saved it and added it to my third and bought a motorcycle that I am using for taxi business. I am a boda boda operator but I was a bicycle which was quite tiresome. I now have my own motorcycle and I enjoy maximized profits."
Kenedy's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Kenedy received a $463 third payment.
"I am a casual laborer and getting daily odd jobs to meet my needs has always proved to be a problem, so when I received my second transfer,I saved it and added it to my third transfer and bought a motorcycle that I use for taxi business. I am able to meet my family daily needs."
Judith's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Judith received a $465 third payment.
"I spent part of my third transfer on my dowry payment as our tradition require of my husband. The remaining I spent on buying livestock for rearing."
Gorety's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Gorety received a $462 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on buying a second hand motor cycle for transportation business at 50,000 KES. We have continued paying small instalments daily since then. My husband and I had no source of income before GD came into our village,I did casual work at Dominion Farm , while my husband did casual work at the Lake and our earnings were low.But of late I have seen an improvement since I also left my job and started a small scale business."
Alice's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Alice received a $482 second payment.
"My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer in that we currently live in a warmer house since the new house is not leaky. Again, my house can never run out of domestic water any more since I have a bicycle that enables me to fetch more water over longer distances within the shortest time possible."
George's family
access_time over 7 years ago
George received a $463 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on buying three bulls for ploughing. I had to pay people to help me till my land previosly. I now have my own bulls. I also spent some on buying goats."
Daniel's family
access_time over 7 years ago
Daniel received a $466 third payment.
"I spent my third transfer on buying three bulls for ploughing. Previously I could use my bare hands to plough and this was so tiring and time-consuming and sometimes planting season could pass without me tilling my farm and that meant no harvest. This is a gone case now given that I now have my own bulls and I plough on time like the others."