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 ($471 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent the last transfer to build a kitchen for my children to have place where they can spent their night and a place to cook too. I also spent the transfer to plaster my house since this is the best and the cheapest way to maintain it.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I bought cupboard for keeping my utensils and I shifted keeping them in a basin.I bought a music system and which I can tune in to listen to music as we dance along as a family. Finally I am respected by my neighbours because I bought a bed and no longer sleep on the floor.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give Directly gives money to households who are free to spend according their needs without controlled.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I have earned respect from my community because,I now own my own bed and no longer sleep on the floor.Besides that, my family is ever happy as they listen and dance to the music from the music system that I bought.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying a bag of maize at 3800 KES and used the rest of the money on buying utensil and food for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I felt happy because I knew I would be able to feed my family being during that time there was famine.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Biggest hardship is not being able to provide daily meal for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the evening when i retire to bed has always been my happiest part of the day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am so excited having been chosen by the Give Directly to be there beneficiary. I will be able to own a bigger house and start a small business to generate income for my daily provision of the family. I thank Give Directly.
