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
48200 KES ($463 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying chairs, a bed, utensils, some household items and am still saving the rest for future use
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different because I was able to start a shoes business that acts as my main source of income, this supports my family and I financially
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give Directly sends us money directly without following many channels in order for the money to reach their recipients and they give us a chance of budgeting on our own, this has really empowered us
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 my second transfer on stating a business of selling second shoes and a poultry farming for my daily income.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, now I can take care of my family and parent without any difficulties with the profit from my business.thank you Give_Directly.
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 6000 KES of the first transfer on poultry farming and used the rest of the money on buying clothes.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning the to spend my upcoming transfer on opening a business. I'm also planning to save part of the transfer for my child's school fee.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on starting a boutique, where I can be selling shoes and clothing.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is providing for the needs of my young daughter.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing in my life is lack of money, because I don't have a steady source of income, and my husband also sent me away.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am tucking my little daughter in bed.
