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 ($463 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy murram to renovate the floor of my house, I bought iron sheets which I have used to build rental houses. I bought sand and cement which I have used renovate the house and the remaining amount, I spent to buy food for my family.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
If I would not have received the transfer, I would not have built my new house but would still be living in my late mother-in-law's house and this has made me very proud and raised my self esteem.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well in sending us a huge amount of money which can enable a recipient to change his/her life. I have not seen anything that GD has not done well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy building materials that I used to build a new house after my previous house collapsed. I also used some of the materials to finish constructing some rental houses my spouse had started constructing but not finished for lack of funds. As we speak I am able to feed my family from the rent I collect from the rented houses.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that from the rental houses,I am able to get some monthly income that sustains me and my children. I do not have to rely on others fully for my family support.
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 all my first transfer on constructing a house. I had bought all the building materials before, so when I received the money I paid labour fees for construction.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I received the money when I could not raise building fees to construct my house despite the fact that I had all the building materials. I felt very happy and thankful for the money.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to use the transfer on building a better house for my family because l don't have one.Then I will use the remaining amount to boost my fish selling business.I will also spend part of the transfer on buying clothes and food for my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is being able to own three sheep out of my fish selling business. I intend to buy more sheep and later sell them to buy a cow.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I have five children in primary school.My biggest hardship is paying for their school fees. Our income is low and not enough to pay for their school fees .We live from hand to mouth.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when taking dinner with my children.
