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 ($463 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying seven sheep at 15300 KES and used the rest of the money on buying furniture and bedding.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that I now own livestock and my farm is also doing well.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Gd does well by giving cash direct to recipients without going through other parties.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying a solar panel and battery then did wiring so that I dont use paraffin.I also bought two sacks of maize and still saving half of the amount to spend with last transfer on buying a motorcycle.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Before I received the transfer I was using paraffin for lighting and could sometimes stay in darkness if I had no money to buy paraffin. My life has big difference because I am now using solar energy that is safe and convinient. Thanks to GD.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying a bed so that I can sleep comfortably . I also spent part of the transfer on cultivating my farm so that I can increase my harvest and the remaining cash I spent on buying food to feed my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy when I received my transfer. Thanks to GD.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Firstly, I intend to use part of the transfer to expand rice cultivation activity, by leasing a bigger farm. Lastly, I plan to use the remaining amount to start goats-selling business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I'm very proud of is having built this my house, with savings from my farming activities.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Because of unreliable source of income, getting food to eat, is the biggest hardship I have faced.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the mornings, when I'm at my casual work, with expectations that, I would earn some income at the end.
