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 bought a cow (9000), paid school fees (12000) and built a house (29000)
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
GD has helped me pay my child's school fees and acquired a house and a cow. I am so happy i could never have afforded to do this. Thanks to GD and all donors.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent 4000 KES of my token payment on secondary school for my daughter and the remaining amount on my debts and food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
When I get this upcoming lumpsum payment I will build for my son an iron-roofed house and spend the rest on secondary school fees for my daughter.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to pay school fees for my child who is in high school. Secondly l would wish to build a pit latrine to improve the health of my family. l would also like to build a house for my son to help the rest of my children to get some where to sleep. Lastly l would wish to open up a business to generate income to sustain my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled to take my daughter to high school though through difficulty.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is unreliable source of income to support my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is when all my children are in good health.
