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 on paying 20,000 KES school fee for my son in high school, bought ten iron sheets at 10,000 KES, then used the rest to boost my cereal business.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer in that am no longer working in other people's farms.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GD does well by keeping their promise that they give right from enrollment to the end.
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 second transfer on paying school fees for my son so that he can stay in school throughout the year since he's a candidate.I also bought iron sheets and started a small business.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my children are able to stay in school because I get profits from my business.
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 school fees 7,000 KES and the remaining 3,000 KES I increased my stock in the grocery shop.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to spend my upcoming cash transfer on paying school fees and to expand my grocery shop.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on paying school fees for my children, and also to expand my cereals business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is starting my small cereals business which sustains me and my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing in my life is lack of money to pay school fees for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when I am having a good day at the stall selling cereals.
