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 7 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 ($485 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, I cleared secondary school fees for my son worth 12000 KES and spent the rest on building materials including 30 iron sheets and 50 round poles. I can't wait to construct a semi-permanent house since I need a better one. My current house is made of mud and I am not proud staying there.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily is that I have got a lot of relief courtesy of Give Directly. I can now pay school fees with a lot of ease as opposed to before and I am very happy.
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 my first transfer on paying Secondary school fee for my child (4,000 KES) to ensure he could learn without being sent away, bought some dry corn for food (3,000 KES) and repaid a debt I had borrowed while experiencing a crisis ( 2,000 KES).
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I felt excited to a level that words cannot express ; this is because I could immediately pay school fee and send my child who had been out of class for days back to school again, buy food and pay part of my debt. I thank you.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use the transfer in building another house for my family because my current one is in a poor condition.Then, I will use the remaining amount in paying school fees for my son who is joining form one next year.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Being able to pay fees for my son who is sitting for his form four examination this year is my biggest achievement. I was able to pay his fees through hawking rice business in Ahero town.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest challenge in my life is that current house is in a poor state .l have fears that my house might collapse during rainy seasons and family will be house less.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when l wake up.l pray and have my daily devotion before starting my day.
