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
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent part of my third transfer on paying school for my daughter who is taking a teaching course in the university. I sometimes take loans to keep her in school, but I am happy she made it without a loan this time. I also spent the remaining on food. I can only be grateful to GiveDirectly for the transfers.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfers to do shopping for my children. So I bought them suitcases,bedding and clothes. At least they are able to sleep comfortably and keep their stuffs safe. The remaining amount I spent on adding my stock. I sell second hand clothes so at the moment my business is doing so well and yielding more profits.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my business is making more profits as compared to before. I am able to feed my family and I am happy they can no longer sleep on empty stomachs. Thanks to 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 6000 KES of my first transfer to pay school fees for my daughter in secondary school. I also spent 2000 KES to buy school shoes for my other daughter. Using the remaining amount,I spent on buying food for them(my children).
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer,I immediately knew that my daughter will go back to school. She had been sent away from school and this was stressing me up. I was so happy.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend the transfers towards boosting my business because I have run the business with loans which has made me strain in business and in providing he needs of my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I have struggled and successfully educated my niece to university level and now is independent.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is school fee burden since I have a child joining university and another joining secondary school next year but I don't see where to source the fees from.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Am happy all time because my family is well with no sickness and we can at least afford a meal.
