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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Do you have any new or additional goals for your life for the next four months?
My additional goal for my life for the next four months is to buy a cow which should be a dairy one for this case. I am planning to at least have one for a start and to add extra one as we go along. The cow ill provides milk for the family and this means I will save money that was first channeled to this commodity and use it for other use.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life in the last four months preceding the current transfer.
The biggest difference in my daily life in the last four months is that I already bought goats not one, not two but four which I am currently rearing. The goats have already been beneficial to me since I now get milk, earn income and I can them whenever I am faced with any financial crisis. Previously, I did not own any of these domestic livestock and therefore I am joyful for this achievement.
How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
In six months’ time, I have high expectations that I will have bought a cow. This is a dream that I hope will come to pass since my expectations are that I will be there to witness this. It is from this that I am assured of milk and income that will come as a result since I will be selling some.
15th Payment
Transfer Amount
2280 KES ($23 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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How is your life currently different from how it was four months ago?
My life is currently different from how it was four months ago because, at the moment, I managed to slightly change my wardrobe by purchasing new decent clothes. The one I initially had were old and old-fashioned such that the thought of going places didn't excite me at all. I now do not shy away as well as it really boosted my confidence
Do you have any new or additional goals for your life for the next four months?
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I plan to save my next monthly transfers in order to purchase a dairy cow. The dairy cow that I will purchase will really boost milk production both for my household consumption as well as for sale. The money I would have spent on buying milk, as well as the one I will generate from selling from my own production, will help me improve my family living standards
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life in the last four months preceding the current transfer.
The biggest difference in my daily life in the last four months is that I am now happy because, at the moment, I own two goats which I bought using the last two transfers that I received. This is the first greatest investment I have made in my life as a woman and I am very proud of myself
How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
My life will be different in the next months because I will be owning a dairy cow. This is a good investment because my monthly transfers will be saved. Owning livestock in my community is a great step that will help me have an added source of income when it will start producing milk both for my family consumption as well as for sale. Besides, the beans that I planted recently will have already been harvested and if the harvest turns out to be good, I will have surplus for sale and hence my raise my income
12th Payment
Transfer Amount
2280 KES ($23 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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How is your life currently different from how it was four months ago?
My life currently is different from how it was four months ago in that I now own a dairy cow and a goat. I used to buy milk on a daily basis and sometimes we could miss breakfast when I did not have money. I believe that after some time, my sheep will increase in number and I will sell them and use the money to buy another cow and this will lead to increase in milk production hence I will be able to sell some of them. My family currently feeds well unlike before when they used to have one or two meals a day and my children also get enough milk for their consumption.
Do you have any new or additional goals for your life for the next four months?
The goal I now have is to lease a farm so that I will plant some vegetables and maize. With this, I will be able to sell my produce later and get the money to start a business of buying and selling second-hand clothes. This will enable me to earn more money to use in supporting my children's education.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life in the last four months preceding the current transfer.
The biggest difference in my daily life in the last four months preceding the current transfer is that I now own a dairy cow unlike before. Before buying this cow, my family would at times not take their breakfast when I did not have money to use. Due to this, I no longer buy milk for my family's consumption as I used before. This has made me use the money which I used to incur on buying milk to buy other basic needs for my family. All thanks to God for leading GiveDirectly to my village.
How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
I expect my life to change in the next six months in that I will have harvested my vegetables and sell them. I will have also started selling some milk produced by the dairy cow so that my family will use the ones produced by the goat. Through the sale of this milk, I will be able to save some money on a daily basis and use them to pay school fees for my children.
6th Payment
Transfer Amount
2280 KES ($23 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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How is your life currently different from how it was four months ago?
I have sheep that I have kept well and has given birth already. I bought two sheep and I have seen it increase in number. I am sure I will have a really large one soon that will help meet my needs buying selling them to get money to use.
Do you have any new or additional goals for your life for the next four months?
My new goal is to buy a dairy cow.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life in the last four months preceding the current transfer.
The biggest difference in my life is that I have bought two sheep that I take them to graze in the nearby forest. I am so happy because I am assured of a growing flock that will be a source of income.
How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
I expect my life to change in the next six months because I will have alot of livestock.My flock of sheep will have grown. I will also have a cow.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
2280 KES ($22 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
We want to start sheep business where we rear and sell sheep for a profit. it will be a source of income for us.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is currently better than the period before the transfers. We live a much more comfortable life full of hope because we are certain of transfers every month.
How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
I expect to be owning a flock of sheep that which when i sell will help me buy household stuff and help lead a more comfortable life.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Right now since we built a sheep shelter, we are able to to sleep well at night knowing our sheep are safe. We also have enough food for our children because we have money to buy these food.
Enrolled
access_time almost 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced is food insufficiency. The piece of land I live on is hilly and is not suitable for crop farming.I don't produce any food in my farm so I always buy everything.This makes my life difficult.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is at night when I sleep.This is because I am resting and am not thinking a lot or stressed about anything.
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on starting a small business.I will start buying and selling maize grains in the nearby market.This will help me to grow economically and even be able to create a constant income apart from the transfer
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am so proud of in my life is running a goats farming.I have been able to keep goats in my small farm because I use the nearby forest that is part of the may forest as a grazing ground.