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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Receiving the cash transfers means so much to me and my family. This comes about because currently I'm struggling to get enough money for my basic needs and also for paying school fees for my granddaughter Mercy who is in the university. For the first cash transfer I intend to use KES 20000 for Mercy 's school fees. This is important since she will be going for an attachment in the city which will need a large amount of money. For the second cash transfer I intend to purchase household goods including furniture and bedding. I intend to use KES 20000 of the cash transfers on this. I also intend to purchase food and pay school fees for my granddaughter. For the third cash transfer, I intend to use KES 45000 to pay for my granddaughter's school fees. Receiving the cash transfers will surely transform my life positively and it will remove a big burden. I'm grateful for Givedirectly for considering me as one of the recipients for the cash transfer
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiness over the last 6 months has come from my wellbeing and that of my family. I'm delighted that we've not needed to go for major medical assistance. I'm grateful to God for his care and protection upon my family and I.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My greatest challenge currently is the lack of money. Because of my old age I'm unable to take part in many money generating activities and therefore I've been left to depend on casual labour such as washing clothes, fetching water and sometimes burning charcoal. The money I get is not enough to meet my household needs. This has been made even more difficult since I provide for my granddaughter Mercy who is in University.
