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 ($485 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 a cow that I was hoping to keep for milk but later died. I then paid off some debts that I was owing and spent the rest on buying a steel door which I replaced with my other wooden door which was very old and termite infested.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been because I now have a very beautiful house that I built using the Give directly transfers.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, I think that the organization is a very truthful organization because all the things they promised us during the baraza were done just as promised. I just suggest that we be added a little more money to make it have more impact on the recipients.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on purchasing building materials for the construction of my new house who could comfortably accomodate my family and visitors.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference I have seen is that my life has moved a step higher. Today I can host my all my family under one roof.
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?
I spent my first cash transfer on buying a sofa-set 3,800 KES, 10 cushions 3,000 KES, a dozen of plastic cups 270 KES, 1 bucket 250 KES, paid for my children examination fees 250 KES and bought food with the remaining 2,830 KES..
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to spend my upcoming cash transfer on paying school fees for my children, buy them school uniforms and plaster my house with the remaining amount.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to build a bigger house since my current house is too small for my bigger family,and also buy cows with the remaining amount.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I have always struggled for my children and ensured that they eat and dress well,I have also managed to build my house since I was left without any good shelter.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest challenge is sustaining my family,since my business collapsed, and I have not managed to raise any capital to resume it.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of my day is when I am with my children and I watch them play.
