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 ($469 USD)
access_time 7 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 ($491 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on putting up my own homestead since this has been my priority due to the rental burden and spent part of it on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have my own homestead.I don't have to think about the landlord anymore and the noise that comes with the crowded environment.Thanks to givedirectly.
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 my first transfer on paying hospital bills 700 KES, increased stock in my business 3,000 KES, bought a mattress 3500 KES , food 2800 KES
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to spend the upcoming transfer on building a house and increasing stock in my 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 build a new house because my house is very small . Finally l would like to use the rest of the money to expand my business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is l used to stay in rental house but now I have my own home.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of money to pay school fees and buy food for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is after selling mandazis and earning money to take care of my children.
