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 my entire third transfer to start a chicken rearing business which is now my main source of income
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that, I now have a chicken rearing business which will earn me income once I start selling them. Thank you GD
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has brought alot of changes and also development in the community through unconditional cash transfer. I have not seen anything GD did not do well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($491 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 48000 KES of my second transfer on building a chicken shade for my poultry business.I also bought a solar lamp.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my childrens' vision is protected because they don't study with a parrafine lamp anymore.
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 transfer to buy 2 blankets for 1600 KES, i bought 2 pastic chairs for 1200 KES, i bought mattress for 4000 KES, the remaining cash in spent on food and other household items.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer to start poultry business.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We are planning to spend our transfer on iron sheets, timber, poles and nails, and then pay a builder to construct our own house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of taking care of my children by giving them food, buying their clothes, and paying their school fees.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing in my life is lack of a regular source of income. Buying food and paying rent is a problem.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I have finished all my day's work and I am chatting with my neighbors and friends who are around.
