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
47900 KES ($463 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying a cow for milking. I also spent part of the money to buy iron sheets that I will use replace my leaking roof. I also spent some of the money to buy food for my family.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that I have a cow that I am positive will reproduce and act like my assets.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion,GiveDirectly does well by giving cash directly to their recipients without having to pass through any medium. On the other I do not see anything they do well in.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used a larger portion of the transfer to complete my house because it was a half way complete due to financial constraints. I also invested the rest of the transfer in retail shop business.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I'm now living in a safe house compared to the days when I was living in a half competed house. Besides, the business I ventured into is doing great and my family no longer go hungry as it used to be.
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 the token transfer buying 2 bags of maize for my family, I also bought school uniforms to my children.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy because I didn't have money to buy food for my children on that day.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is being both the mother and father to my children,my husband passed away 10 years ago and I have to do everything for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I provide for my children all the meals they require.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It's a blessing to me because I will be able to finish my house which was constructed halfway because of lack of money to complete it. My children will have a better life and they will go to school.
