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
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I had a small house which couldn't accommodate us well with my growing family, so I use my third transfer so I built a house and pay school fees for my children.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on finishing fixture and fitting in my permanent house which I had started with my savings and I couldn't completed it due to lack of money .I bought household expenditures and took my family out to relax.I also started a fish rearing business.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the confidence I have from starting a commercial fish rearing business by putting -up a fish cage and now my household finances are assured when the business has succeed.
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 most of the first transfer to complete my house that l had started building but l could not complete it because of lack of money. The remaining balance l spent to buy food.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment l received the money l was very happy and that was the time l realize that this program is real.
Enrolled
access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship currently is raising school fees for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am back home spending time with my children.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am feeling relieved because life has been so difficult but with the help from Give Directly, my life will now be different.
