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 ($466 USD)
access_time over 6 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 ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
Since I am planning to construct a house in my home, when I received my second transfer, I spent on building materials including 15 iron sheets, 100 round poles, 6 Kgs of nails and I am now set to build and move to my new home before the year ends. I am motivated to move to my new home where I would be able to develop more freely.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that Give Directly has moved me closer to my dream of having my own house. I believe if it were not GD, it would have taken me more years ahead before I move to my home but I am glad that it is inevitable that before this ends, I will be living in my home.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying some house hold items, food, half a bag of maize and I also payed school fees for my son who is still in school
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy when I received the cash because this gave me hope of being able to buy a few things that I lacked like food, during that time I couldn't even afford to buy food for my family
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to use my transfer on starting a business selling second hand clothes and also expand my house since the house I live in is very small for my family
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My family is my greatest achievement. They motivate me to work extra hard and make sure my children do not go hungry.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in life is the death of my father who at the time was the only bread winner of the family. His death left me so sad and that's how my education also stopped
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am having dinner with my children .
