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 ($465 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used a portion of the transfer to buy chairs. Purchased corns for family consumption. Built an iron roofed house. I also settled some debts with the rest of the money.
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 house and living together with my siblings. I was living with my grandmother after the demise of my parents while my siblings were staying with other relatives because even our house also went down and had no where to stay but as now, I'm happily living with my brothers together in my new built house as a family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, what GD does well is that it uplift the livelihood of the poor. I wish GD could continue supporting those who accepted the transfer.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second to buy building materials such 25 pieces of iron sheets and roofing timber that I will use to built a house.I also bought food for my family and pay for my form 4 certificate.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life daily life is that I'm able to provide for my family.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on a mattress (4,000 KES) and clothing (4,000 KES) then the rest on dry corn for food.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I was elated because I had been expecting it from the time GD staff came into my house, and at last here was the fruit of that process.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to use the first transfer on beddings and food,the second one I will use it to build my own house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I don't have any achievement that I can say,I was left an orphan at a very early age and I have not accomplished anything.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship was losing my parents and I had to take the responsibility of taking care of my remaining six siblings,yet I was in school with no one to support me.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of my day is when I go to work and I am able to make money.
