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 entire third transfer to cultivate sugar cane plantation and even buying of seedlings and planting.
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 still be living with my parent's-in-law in the same compound in my small house which was very uncomfortable. Thank you GD
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well in giving unconditional cash transfer which has helped recipients in changing their lives and promoting self employment in the community. I have not seen anything they did not do well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($492 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second cashtransfer on buying iron sheets 19,500 KES, round poles 4,800 KES, nail 2,900 KES, fischa board 2,500 KES, steel door 7000 KES, poles 4,100 KES, window 9,000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have built a big well ventilated house. Before the cash transfer I stayed in a very small house that was poorly ventilated.
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 5,300KES on buying 8 pieces of ironsheet, and a bag of maize @3,100KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to buy ironsheet, timber and nails, and build an iron roofed house.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to to buy building materials and build a three bedroomed semi permanent house and also buy household items and furnitures.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Buying a grinding machine is the greatest achievement am proud of.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Our income is so little it's not enough to fend for the family and take care of other needs.
