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 ($465 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 paying school fee for my children so that they are not send home due to fee arrears. I also spent part of the transfer on paying a loan that I took from our Sacco.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
The difference in my life than if I wouldn't receive the transfer is living happily as I have paid school fee and also cleared sacco loan which was like a needle in my heart. Thanks to GD.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GD has done well by fulfilling their promises. GD has not done well by stopping the transfer.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my money on buying furniture which used to ashame me when I had visitors since they lacked where to sit. I also used the rest to pay school fees and buy gas cylinder to help me in preparing meals with less energy.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I now own a gas cylinder which is giving me easy time during meal preparation even late in the night.
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 cash transfer on paying my hospital bill 7,500 KES, bought my children clothes 1,000 KES, shoes 1,000 KES, and the remaining 400 KES I spent on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to spend my upcoming cash transfer on paying for my daughter school fees and to renovate my house.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to use my transfer on treatment since my leg is swollen
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proud of is my business which helps to cater for my children needs despite the little income it brings
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faces is not being able to complete my education due to lack of school fees. This has made me not to be able to acquire a decent jon
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am with my family resting at home
