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
47900 KES ($466 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer majorly on purchasing a piece of land and paying fees for my son to take a course in driving. I am so happy that I finally have a land where I will build my home in future.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is owning a piece of land for putting up a home in future. I feel so happy because I could have not bought it through my own efforts. Thanks to GD.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying 2 bags of corn for family consumption
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy the moment I received transfer as I was sure that my family will not starve again.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to pay my children school fee, do house renovation and buy one cow the remaining money I will boost my small business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I was able to buy my 7seaters seats with the money earned from my small business this make me proud.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Boosting my business has became so hard at times I work extra hard and the money earned doesn't sustain me.
What is the happiest part of your day?
When having my free time sharing experience with other women in the neighbourhood. This makes me happy because I get to learn a lot.
