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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I spent the larger part of my second transfer on building a spacious three roomed house since the house I was staying in earlier was small and it was made with old substandard materials . I paid school fees for my child who is in primary school 7000 KES.I have still saved some amount of money 5000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest differences in my daily life are I am happly educating my child with alot of ease without any school fees arrears.I have also managed to build a spacious three roomed house which is able to accommodate my family members comfortably hence living in a small old house has seize to be a problem courtesy of GiveDirectly.
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 to pay medical bills for my 2 children and bought food for my family with the remaining transfer.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy,my children has recover well and they are having a health life.thanks you GD
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Getting money to pay school fees is a big problem to me because I depend on my business to support my family and at times it doesn't generate enough income to sustain us.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Am always happy in the the morning because that's the time I wake up to go look for money to sustain my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am a single parent so this money is really going to help me to pay school for my children.
