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 ($465 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
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?
When I received my second transfer, I started a general shop, selling low order goods like packets of sugar, salt and match boxes I spent on 15 iron sheets, a sofa set, a bed and a mattress. I am soon moving to my own home and I am very glad that Give Directly has made me set. All my materials are now ready.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that currently, I have a regular source of income since I started a general shop which caters for my household needs. Before then, life was very difficult since I was jobless and therefore it is my sincere appreciation to Give Directly for uplifting me.
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 most of the first transfer to pay school fee arrears to my children who are in primary school and also to buy for them school uniform. The remaining balance l spent to buy food for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment l received the money l was very happy because l did not even have anything to eat that day and l have just also given birth a few days ago.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have in life is that I dont earn enough money from my business to pay my children's school fee so they sometimes they have to stay at home because their schools cannot keep them with huge fee arrears.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is at midday when I have sold all my fish
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is a blessing to me. It will transform my life and I thank God for it because I never imagined I could get such kind of Aid.
