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 over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent the entire third transfer on taking care of my mother's burial arrangements.
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 if I never received the transfer in that, I was able to settle my mum's hospital bills with ease and when she passed on I was able to take care of the burial costs and laid her to rest with the respect that she deserved which could not have been possible without the transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, what GiveDirectly did well was involving the recipient individually from the start till the end which greatly reduced the issues of demands for bribes.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($494 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When we received second transfer, I paid hospital and mortuary bills for my late mother with 35000 KES then I paid dowry for my wife's sibling with the remaining 15000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
We no longer tied to any debts as before like hospitals and operation theater bills as before since we cleared them courtesy of GD. We are currently living more peacefully.
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 used my transfer to treat myself (8000), and food for my household (1800)
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build a new house with my upcoming lump-sum payment.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfers on building a bigger shelter, buy livestock, go for treatment, get food,and boost my weaving business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is due to the fact that I own a farm which keeps on giving me produce thus I have food.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest harship that I face is that I have this growth on my neck that keeps on deteriorating my health am mostly taken to the hospital for treatment but it's getting worse.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I wake up healthy and strong and able to do my weaving or farming work so I Carter for my needs at the end of the day.
