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 ($462 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I had a small house which couldn't accommodate my growing family so when I received my third transfer I build a new house and use the remaining amoount to buy food for my family.
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?
I spent a portion of my second transfer on boosting my business. I paid some in school for my children and I also completed the brick house that I had started constructing.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has improved and I'm happy my business is now doing well thus I'm able to easily meet my needs and save some little money. I have also made a step on my house that was under construction and it's coming to completion. This is the biggest difference in my daily life.
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 my entire first transfer to restock my my small scale shop business which was at the verge of collapsing.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the money, I was very happy because I could now boost my business which is my main source of income and yet it was almost collapsing. Thank you GD for the transfer.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is lack of proper source of income to fend for most of our needs.
The income my husband gets cannot meet all my families' needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
As at now,I must admit that its not easy to find happiness with the kind of hardship and struggle we face.I only put on a smile but deep down,Im troubled with mt challenges.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I'm happy to be among the people receiving this money because it is going to bring a big change in my life.
