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 second transfer on buying three goats at 8,000 KES, a mattress and bedding at 9,500 KES, a metal clothes box at 3,000 KES, seats at 12,000 KES, used 10,000 KES to start fish business then used the rest of the cash on food and other house errands.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have a better business that brings good income compared to my previous tomato business.
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 most of my first transfer on paying school fees for my son in secondary school and spent the remaining money on shopping for household items.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I received my money while at the market and I felt very humbled. I prayed by heart and thanked God for GD.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing in my life is that I have a very big family to solely take care of from my fishing business because my wife has no job. The income I get is so little and sometimes my family even goes hungry.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest in the morning when I wake up in good health and l am able to go about my daily duties.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
As a family we feel so happy and we are very grateful to GD because so many programs have been coming to our village and we have never been beneficiaries to any of them except Give Directly.
