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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I spent my entire second transfer to restock my shoe selling business which I had started with my first transfer.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, am independent and nolonger depend on my parents for support now that I have my own business where I earn an income. Thank you GD for the transfers.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on adding stock onto my African fabric vending business 10,000KES and now my business is carrying on nicely since I have already finished the stock of which I got a profit of 1,500 KES and I am yet to make the next order.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
My village members were saying that the promises stated by GiveDirectly wasn't real and we as the beneficiary we wont received any transfers and because of all this rumors I was not hopeful that I will receive the transfer . The moment I saw the message from GiDirectly verifying that I had gotten the money , I felt very happy and that is when I believed that GiveDirectly truly fulfills promises.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is,I don't have money for business and operation.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is anytime because I choose to be happy and active.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am happy to receive money. I will start second hand clothes business and shoes.
