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 in completing my house. My former house was old, leaking and uncomfortable. I also bought household items that I was missing and chickens which I am now rearing chicken for household meals and sale.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My house was in a very bad condition and now I am very comfortable in my new house. I do not need to worry about my house when its raining and I am away.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I think GD should add us more money so that our lives can improve further.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second cash transfer on buying 19 pieces of iron sheet 10,450 KES, nails 2,900 KES, Fischer board 2,500 KES, roofing poles 12,000 KES, pillar poles 10,080 KES, transport 3,000 KES and paid workers 8,000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I'm building a new house so I will never be rained on during heavy rain storms.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent 2,000 KES to buy a water container, bought a blanket for 2,000 KES, cushions for 1,500 KES and medical expenses was 500 KES. The rest was spent on buying food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to construct a new house as the current one is small and old.
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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 new iron sheets so that I can replace the old and rusty ones from the roof of my house. My husband died forty years ago and left me in the house that I currently live in, and it's now too old.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is fending for myself and my children since the death of my husband forty years ago.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is is going hungry because I don't have enough food in the house and no money to buy any.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I have finished my chores in the house and I'm getting ready to retire to bed for the night.
