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 ($468 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 installing electricity at 38,000 KES, bought a sack of maize at 4,000 KES then used the rest on food for the house.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer in that my home is now electrified and I no longer spend money buying kerosene and we are now using clean energy with no soot from the lantern.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GD does well by sticking promises and implementing them on time.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second cash transfer to purchase a steel door 10000KES,2 windows14000KES,music system 13000KES,window panes 2580KES,frames 1500KES,paid workers 3000KES and hospital bills 5920KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I have paid school fees,my children are not sent away every time because of the money.
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 used my token to buy a cupboard KES 7000, paid primary school fees for my 2 children KES 5000 and bought food KES 1350.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to plaster my house and open a second hand clothes business with my upcoming lump-sum payment.
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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 cement my house to avoid frequent repair. Secondly l would wish to pay school fees for my children. Finally I would wish to open up a business to generate income to support my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that we have worked hard and built our own house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is unreliable source of income to support my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when all my children are able to go to school without being sent home for school fees.
