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.
Pauline's family
access_time 20 hours ago
Pauline enrolled.
"Water is a big problem in our village, we buy water from the nearby water shop for domestic use. This comes with another additional cost to my family. I am a casual labourer and what I earn is peanut. After budgeting what I receive from working, I am left with little money to buy my family enough clean water for domestic use. We end up limiting the use of water, some of us could even go for two days without taking bath. Our biggest part of the land is not arable, we end up buying food for the family which is costly. On average we spend about KES 400 on food a day. Comparing with my daily earning of KES 350, I have nothing to save and invest."
Nasirin's family
access_time 24 hours ago
Nasirin enrolled.
"It has been a tough journey for me lately. Five years ago, I inherited a piece of land from my parents, but I have never been able to cultivate it due to financial constraints. With seven children to support, I rely solely on charcoal burning to make ends meet. On a good month, I barely earn $50, which all goes towards putting food on the table. Sadly, there is never been any extra to save, let alone invest in farming inputs like seeds and fertilizers. It is disheartening that I cannot provide for my family through farming and instead have to depend on seasonal charcoal burning just to get by."
Belvin's family
access_time 2 days ago
Belvin enrolled.
"Being responsible for overseeing the family, the farm, and the goats while my husband, Humphrey, is away teaching in the Mukutani ward is undoubtedly a draining task. It feels like a constant struggle to manage everything on my own, from household chores to tending to the farm and animals. I will admit, it can be exhausting and draining, especially with the added responsibility of looking after the children. The lack of financial resources makes it challenging to hire a helper, despite knowing how much it would ease the burden. Unfortunately, a previous attempt to employ assistance ended in frustration, with the helper demanding money before the month ended. It is a situation I cannot afford to repeat, given our reliance on Humphrey's support as a family of five."
Mariam's family
access_time 2 days ago
Mariam received a $26 twenty-sixth payment.
"I'm a single parent and bear the responsibility of raising my five children without a reliable source of income. My children are still young and in lower levels of education, though some will soon be joining high school. Looking at my financial status, it might be difficult for me to raise fees when the time comes for them to join high school. To prepare for this, I plan to buy more livestock, particularly goats so that as they multiply, I can sell them to raise the fees for my children. With this plan, I am confident that my children's future is secure and they will be able to continue with their studies, despite my financial predicament. Currently, I have seven goats, and I expect their number to increase in the near future."
Kibelesi's family
access_time 2 days ago
Kibelesi received a $1222 second payment.
"It did so well by giving me cash, and I was able to make the best decisions that are very impactful to me My family"
Mukhwana's family
access_time 2 days ago
Mukhwana received a $1204 second payment.
"We have spent most of the money on buying land and livestock"
Wanyonyi's family
access_time 2 days ago
Wanyonyi received a $1204 second payment.
"Give directly did an amazing job of giving cash directly to me,I hope to complete my house and have a big harvest this year, God willing"
Tecla's family
access_time 3 days ago
Tecla received an initial payment.
"Receiving the transfer has brought about significant changes in my life. The acquisition of sheep through the transfer has renewed sense of optimism, knowing that they hold the potential to improve my life significantly. I plan to sell them in future, empowering me to invest in the proceeds from the sales in maize farming on my acre of land. I anticipate this venture will serve both commercial and domestic purposes, furthering our financial stability and well-being. Moreover, being able to purchase food has had a profound impact on my children's well-being, evident in the bright smiles that now adorn their faces, as they are now well fed unlike before when they used to survive with two meals daily. Their happiness brings me immeasurable joy, further increasing my own sense of fulfillment and satisfaction."
Esther's family
access_time 3 days ago
Esther received a $152 initial payment.
"Before, getting enough food was a big problem for me, but now things are better, and we have food. Seeing my land, which had been empty for years, getting ready for planting again has lifted my spirits. It makes me feel hopeful that we'll have a steady supply of food and a better life ahead. Thank you GiveDirectly, Your support has brought back my hope for the future."
Hadija's family
access_time 3 days ago
Hadija received a fourteenth payment.
"Owning livestock has been a long-held dream of mine, but the constraints of school fees prevented me from realizing it until now. With high school behind me, I've begun fulfilling this dream by investing in goats and chickens. Looking ahead to next year and beyond, I aim to expand my livestock holdings by purchasing at least five cows. With these cattle, I can sell them for approximately $300 per bull, helping to fund my college education. In the long term, I aspire to attend a community health college. I was inspired to take this path by the success stories of peers from my village who have excelled in this field."