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.
Paul's family
access_time 2 years ago
Paul received a fourth payment.
"I hope to start doing a business to enable me to help my family and that of my community people."
Patricia's family
access_time 2 years ago
Patricia received a $240 third payment.
"I spend my recent money on buying zinc and planks for my house."
Yusitina's family
access_time 2 years ago
Yusitina received a $493 initial payment.
"Livestock, Bicycle and house construction"
Mercy's family
access_time 2 years ago
Mercy received a second payment.
"I'm hoping of accomplish a house and with everything in it.Beacuse life was so hard for me and my family. My children are been out of school for years, now. I do appreciate the good work of gd and their supporters towards me."
Isaac's family
access_time 2 years ago
Isaac received a $240 third payment.
"I bought two of zinc to build my house .I have been working hard to build my own personal house. However, life has been so difficult for me. Before gd could come in my town I was living on farms.my children was not in school and even provide for them was bit difficult for me ."
Enoch's family
access_time 2 years ago
Enoch received a $240 third payment.
"In my opinion gd has been a great help to our country and my village as well.our village ever had a zinc houses but with gd intervention everyone had built a new house."
Winny's family
access_time 2 years ago
Winny received a $442 initial payment.
"That moment I received my transfer, I can recall that I was at the farm preparing my farm for the next planting season, suddenly, I heard my phone ringing. Upon checking, I realised that I had received a Mpesa text indicating that I had received money from GiveDirectly. It filled me with joy and happiness because I knew that I would be able to carry out my plans. My husband and my children went down on our knees and thanked the highest for the wonderful gift that came our way. I am grateful for the transfer that has had a positive impact on our lives."
Riziki's family
access_time 2 years ago
Riziki received an initial payment.
"The moment I received my transfer, I can recall that I was at home preparing lunch for my family. I heard my phone ring, and upon checking, I realised that I had received money from GiveDirectly. The immense joy that I felt was unexplainable. I immediately called my helper and husband and broke the good news to them. They were equally happy. Thereafter, we embarked on planning how we would use our transfer now that we had cash at hand."
Fatuma's family
access_time 2 years ago
Fatuma received a $442 initial payment.
"The major difference in my daily life is that the transfer from the organization provided me with the drive and motivation to succeed, which increased my economic state. My family's future would be better as a result of this. Before now, starting a business was difficult because of limited resources. I will always be grateful for the support that has transformed my life."
Saumu's family
access_time 2 years ago
Saumu received a $442 initial payment.
"A while back, I started a project to raise goats, but owing to financial limitations, I was unable to raise a sufficient number of goats. We are fortunate to have one child; my husband is a teacher and I am a farmer. After getting my transfer, I decided to spend $140 on four additional goats to supplement my existing herd. Second, I spent $80 repairing my motorcycle, which I then used to pay $90 for a bed and a mattress. Finally, I spent the remaining money on food and clothing. I am thankful for being able to do so much in such a short amount of time."