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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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent a portion of my last transfer on finishing the construction my house which I had began some time back. I was in a house that had no proper ventilation as it lacked windows. I therefore purchased 4 steel windows which I inserted in the house. I also purchased 5 goats that I planned to raise and later sell to meet school fee needs for my children. Lastly, I paid for some leased plot of land that I intended to cultivate for commercial purposes.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I never had a bed nor a mattress and therefore when I received my second transfer, I spent it on them worth 15000 KES and used the remaining amount for digging and constructing a latrine. I am glad that our sanitation has improved and again, we sleep more comfortably.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I can describe the comfort I have acquired courtesy of Give Directly as my biggest difference in life. We sleep well on a better mattress and a bed and live in a better environment.
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 to buy some seat and a table to put in my sitting room. The remaining amount was spent on buying food and other daily household items.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy when I received the money because I really needed new seats in the house.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to plaster my house and buy household furniture, I will also set up a business that will help me take care of my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have house and a home of my own.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that I have a child who has been sick and needs blood transfusion every time,which is very expensive.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am drawing water from the river and I meet with other women and we tell stories.
