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 to invest in livestock selling business which is now my main source of income. I bought 2 sacks of maize for my family's consumption and also paid school fees for my children.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that I now have my own business which gives me income and I can now take care of my family's needs. Thank you GD
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly has brought alot of development and has also uplifted the living standards of the recipients through the transfers. I have not seen anything that GD did not do well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used to stay in a rented house and really struggled to pay rent, because I did not have my own house. Therefore when I received the second transfer, I used a huge portion of it to construct my own house in my our home, then used the balance to buy better bedding and a sofa set since I did not have any seats before.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now stay at home in my own house close to my people. I therefore feel more secure and I am no-longer stressed about paying rent.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy ten iron sheets that cost me 6000 KES that i will use to construct my own house at least i will stop paying rent. I also bought bedding using the remaining transfer.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to use the upcoming transfer to start livestock business that will help me sustain my family.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to buy a piece of land and build my own house
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am most proud of is my family. They push me to work extra hard and provide for them
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in life is not being able to complete my education due to early marriage
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am resting
