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 ($466 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used a portion of the transfer to buy 3 bulls. I bought a water pump for irrigation purposes. I also bought foodstuffs for family consumption.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that I have farming tools and equipment. This boosted my farming activities and now I'm certain that I'll be getting better yield ends forth. Without GD, all these could have just remained a dream.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
What GiveDirectly does well is that it consider purely the poor in the community. What GD should also consider is providing sustainability.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($486 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying building materials that I'll use to build a better house as my current house is old and dilapidated. The remaining cash I spent on clearing fee balance for my brother's child whom I'm the guardian.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is the ease of bringing up the children Thanks to GD.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying sand that I used in renovating my house
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy for receiving the cash because it gave me hope for finally renovating my house
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to buy more building materials so that I can build a permanent building for my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that I moved from my father's home to my own compound.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that I have school fees to pay for children and the money am making is not enough.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am serving people in the community.
