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 ($466 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have been living in an old house-it was leaky and therefore we were suffering from cold especially during rainy season-our belongings could be seriously drenched and it was just that boring so when I received my second transfer, I constructed a semi-permanent house of 30 iron sheets which has protected us from rain.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that through Give Directly, I have managed to construct a new house-one which is water proof and therefore we enjoy the warmth and comfort even during heavy rains. In my former house, life was hard especially during rainy season, the roof was terribly leaky and the whole house could be rendered cold.
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 building material such as 10 pieces of iron sheets 6500 KES since I am planning to build a decent house. I bought 3 tins of maize 2000 KES and school uniform for my four children 1500 KES.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my first transfer,I felt very happy since I knew that my family was going to have very nice meals to feed on enhance forth because if the money couldn't have been sent , we could have missed a meal for that day.Thanks to GiveDirectly
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship am facing is going a bout my main source livelihood that is, looking for firewood in the nearby hill and selling to buy food for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I feel healthy and energetic ready to tackle the daily challenges of life.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money gives me hope that I will able to develop my family through numerous development projects that were just imaginations before due to lack of resources.
