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 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 ($481 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, I spent on building materials including 30 iron sheets, 2 steel doors, 4 steel windows and 80 round poles. I am really motivated to live in an iron-roofed house since I am tired and sick of living in a leaky roof, one which is grass-thatched.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my family is able to eat regularly. I bought enough food with the first transfer and therefore we are happy. I can remember food has been our major problem in the past, we could skip meals in order to survive but thanks to Give Directly the problem is solved!
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 most of the firts transfer on my father's funeral program who past away by the time l received the transfer. The remaining balance l spent to buy table.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment l received the transfer l was very happy and l also felt relived, because l lost my father by that time and did not have any money for the funeral program.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life was sickness. I was bedridden for over six months and as a sole breadwinner for my household, it was difficult for my household to cope with the family needs such food security, essential household needs,health and education
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my life is always in the evening when I have sold my fish and able to do my household budget for the day
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is a great opportunity for my growth and that of my household. We as a family can now plan and improve on our lives
