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 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to start a welding business and pay my driving fees with the remaining transfer.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that I have business to depend on and I can as well be employed as truck driver.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion,I do not see what GD didn't do well. All I can say is that they changed my life.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the whole of my second transfer on a welding machine.I am very happy and excited to have this in my life since it will earn me more income and sustain my household members in the future.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference I can mention in my life since I started receiving transfers from Give Directly is that I have acquired more assets of higher value. This has cushioned my life against any foreseeable economic shock.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first cash transfer on paying fees at a driving school 8,000 KES, bought my clothes 1000 KES and a pair of shoes 900 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to build a house with my upcoming cash transfer.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer to enroll for a driving course, and later on to pay for a driver's license so that I can have something meaningful to do and get an income.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is completing high school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing in my life is lack of money because currently I don't have a steady source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am resting in the house.
