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.
Grace's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Grace received a $432 second payment.
"Prior to receiving the GiveDirectly transfers, I was burning wood and selling the resulting charcoal for $4 per sack, barely enough to meet our family's basic needs. GiveDirectly enabled me to build a house and relocate my three children from my mother's kitchen. GiveDirectly excels at connecting its recipients' problems and their solutions. GiveDirectly restored my dignity, faith in humanity, and desire to keep striving for the best for my children. I hope they continue to bless others in this way for many years to come."
Grace's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Grace received a $447 second payment.
"GiveDirectly is exceptional at changing people's lives. We were struggling with expenses, and the funds from GiveDirectly allowed us to go from sinking to floating in an instant. I can only hope that they continue to be of similar salvation to others who are in the same situation as I was."
Katana's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Katana received a $432 second payment.
"My ambition is to become a landlord. It would be a dream to have a second source of income to supplement my casual labor gigs. Having rental properties would mean more income, which would allow me to provide a better life for my family."
Kadzo's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Kadzo received a $432 second payment.
"I would love to have local breed chickens to rear for eggs and meat. The extra income would allow us to live a better life now and in the future, ensuring my children finish school and have a better future."
Fedice's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Fedice received a $432 second payment.
"I always dream as I harvest my 1 acre farm, hoping that my maize and cassava will make me proud with their yield. I hope to see all of my children graduate from high school and live better lives than their father and I. I'm doing everything I can now to ensure that we have a much easier life in the future."
Kenga's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Kenga received a $432 second payment.
"It is good that they enroll us on a one-on-one basis, they call me whenever I receive the transfer to confirm if I got the money. The organization also has a toll-free number that I can call whenever I have a question or any concerns."
Kadzo's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Kadzo received a $432 second payment.
"My husband and I are, sadly, separated. He is a mason, and I sell omena and burn wood to make charcoal. I earn $0.2 per packet of omena and make charcoal from burning wood. meaning that I couldn't have done much with the income I was receiving were it not for GiveDirectly sending me the transfers. I was able to stock up on food and pay school fees for my three children, all of whom are in Grade 1, at Mariani School in Mombasa. They all demand $35 in tuition fees, which the transfers allowed me to cover. GiveDirectly has allowed me, as a single mother, to not only care for my children but also to do so with dignity and how I felt best. We are forever grateful as a family."
Rajab's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Rajab received a $432 second payment.
"GiveDirectly restores hope! I had been employed as a boda boda operator, and to be honest, it was dreadful. The motorbike would get faulty, the police were an issue, and at the end of the day, little was left to offer a decent life for me and my family. GiveDirectly gave me a new lease on life and an opportunity to hold my head high and in dignity as a provider for my family."
Christine's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Christine received a second payment.
"I own a small restaurant in the village. My rent is $30 a month, it is quite expensive considering it is a small place that can only occupy five people. Most times I lose a lot of customers. Receiving this transfer has helped me a lot, bought a piece of land for $500 and I plan to build a restaurant that can accommodate up to fifty customers."
Mwaduna's family
access_time over 2 years ago
Mwaduna received a $432 second payment.
"GiveDirectly does well sending us money directly into our accounts. Also, the use of Mpesa is very useful because we can withdraw money anywhere anytime."