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
50000 KES ($483 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 pay my two children in secondary school fee. Bought cementing materials which I'll use to plaster my house. I also invested the rest of the transfer in cereal business.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have a good house. I was having a very small house but could not built a better one due to financial constrains. Besides, my business is also thriving well hence fend for my family with less ado.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
What GD does well is that it work very hard to uplift the living standard in the community hence promoting peace in different households. I think GD should have agents on the ground to talk to the non-participant so that they can soften their stands before late.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to build a new house since I had a small house that couldn't accommodate well with my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life daily life is my comfortable house.
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 first transfer on buying iron sheets becuse I have been planning to build a new house for a long time and I finally did that with the iron sheets I bought.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt relieved and at piece because i knew that all my worries were going to be sorted.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to build a house for my family since where I am now was a land of my brother in law,he wants it back. I will also pay school fees for child who is in high school.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have managed to take my child up to secondary school through the small business that I do.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is being a single parent,I have a lot of responsibility that I can't manage on my own.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of day is when I go to church and I pray.
