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.
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent most of my transfer to buy television set and a decoder for my family's entertainment. I bought paints which have given my house a new look and beauty and also spent some amount on entertainment during Christmas period.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
If I would not have received the transfer, I would not have renovated my house which was almost falling down and leaking. I thank GD for the change and the transfers.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
in my opinion, through Givedirectly unconditional cash transfer, there has been alot of development in our community and lives have changed for the better. I have not seen anything they did not do better.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($491 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent most of my second transfer on starting a poultry business because I wanted to sustain these resources.I was also left with a few money which I use to buy food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have good health because of the food I eat.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent 4,500 KES from my first transfer to buy two windows for my house worth 4,500 KES, spent 2,000 KES to pay for my hospital bills, gave 3,000 KES to my aunt as a loan yet to be repaid and the remaining 400 spent on buying food for my family.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to use my second transfer to buy two windows for my current house, and the remaining to invest in chicken rearing business.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the money to renovat. Secondly l would wish to open up a business to generate more income to support my family. Finally l would like to use the rest of the money to buy household items.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled and built my own house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is loosing my job in 2014.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when telling stories with my friends.
