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 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent most of the third transfer pay school fee for my two children who are in secondary school. The remaining balance l spent to plaster my house.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life different than it would have been if l never received the transfer is that, I could not have manage to build a spacious house that accommodate me with my family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion Give Directly did well in giving people enough money that has change people's lives. I did not see what Give Directly did not do well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($491 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
"I spent my second transfer on constructing a house for my elder son since he a casual laborer in the village married with 3 kids and couldn't afford to build his own house."
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that my son now have a decent house that accommodate them comfortable."
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first cash transfer investing on my fish business worth 8000 KES,transport to the market place 1000KES and finally bought food worth 2000 KES
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spent my upcoming transfer to renovate my house and pay school fees
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on expanding my business of selling fish. I am also planning to spend my transfer on school fees for my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is paying school fees for my children, and I believe this will help them in future.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing in my life is the burden of paying school fees for several children, while my earnings are very meagre.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when when I am cleaning up my house.
