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 almost 7 years ago
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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 built a semi-permanent house of 30 iron sheets since my former house had a very huge crack and we were afraid that it would collapse on us-our lives were in danger. I spent the remaining amount on 4 cushions for my sofa set since I wanted to sit on a more comfortable chairs. That is how I spent my second transfer.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
People value a good house in my community and being that I have built one courtesy of Give Directly, I can mention it as my biggest difference in my daily life. We live more comfortably and secure as opposed to before.
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 spend my first transfer on buying furniture 5000 KES and paid my daughter medical bills 5000 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Am planning to spend my up upcoming transfer on building a big house since i have small house.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I'm planning to spend my transfer on building a new house, paying school fees for my first born child who is sitting his eighth grade and should be joining secondary school next year and lastly buy one cow to raise.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I'm proudest of is having been able to raise my children through thick and thin after my husband passed on many years ago. The eldest child is now doing his eighth grade.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I'm facing is on making ends meet, I'm a widow with no other sources of income other than farming which in most cases is not giving enough harvest to sustain my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when I'm cultivating in my farm.
