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.
Julita's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Julita received a $496 second payment.
"I had a very small house that we all would squeeze in but now i have built a spacious one with the help from GD, i would not do that on my own since i am a widow and have children to take care of. My children as well can now go to school and they also have good clothes to put on."
Unice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Unice received a $99 initial payment.
"I hope to spend 40,000KES on buying 2 cows, and 8,000KES on school fees. I also plan to give 2,000KES to my spouse because he is the head of the home."
John's family
access_time over 8 years ago
John received a $496 second payment.
"GD is good because the transfer comes straight to me without going through so many people who end up deducting."
Alice's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Alice received a $496 second payment.
"GD holds the hands of people compared to other NGOs that work in the area"
Lawi's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Lawi received a $496 second payment.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have my own piece of land where I have to build my home."
Kennedy's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Kennedy received a $496 second payment.
"My family's life has improved because we now have comfortable seats, my children's school needs have been met and they can study without fear of being chased away."
Benta's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Benta received a $99 initial payment.
"I plan to buy ironsheet, timber and nails, and extend my house to make it more spacious. I also plan to buy cement and cement the floor and walls of my house to make it look more presentable."
Monica's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Monica received a $496 second payment.
"l can now sit on a nice furniture that very few people have here in our community."
Mary's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Mary received a $496 second payment.
"In GD's work there are no middle men, they send the transfers direct to your phone and as such have been able to help majority of the poor in my community."
Elizabeth's family
access_time over 8 years ago
Elizabeth received a $496 second payment.
"If all NGOs could work the way GD is working then help could be reaching us with great impact unlike the fomular others use."