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 third transfer on buying roofing timber, poles, murram soil and paid labour fees for constructing a new house. My previous house was very old and leaking so building was my main priority.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I am very happy and comfortable with enough food for my household, living peaceful in a spacious house and educating my children without worries of paying school fees. This is a big difference in my life which I could not have achieved with my own efforts.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly is very honest because they sent me all my transfers as they promised. I am aware of many organizations who do not deliver their services accurately and reliably. I love everything about GiveDirectly.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($491 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
From my second transfer I bought steel door, steel windows, building nails and iron sheets. I spent most of the transfer to buy iron sheets in order for me to build a bigger and more comfortable house than the one I currently live in.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My husband died leaving me and the children in a small house and this made me very miserable but now am very happy I have purchased the building materials for my house which I intend to build and.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
l spent the whole of the a mount to improve my hotel business since the business was not doing well.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
l am planning build a spacious comfortable house that can accommodate me with my family.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on improving my business of making pan cakes and doughnuts. I am also planning to spend my transfer on pay fees for my children, and also to buy food.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is the fact that even after my husband died, I have continued to take care of my children single handedly.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing in my life is living in a house with a leaking roof. I will have to replace some of the iron sheets when I get cash from Give Directly.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I am making doughnuts for sale.
