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 ($469 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($491 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second cash transfer on building a house because my previous one was in a very bad state. Paid a loan that I had borrowed to pay school fees and bought food and clothes for the children to make them look presentable.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have built a house and paid school fees for my children. I'm very relieved and stress free because Givedirectly has helped me bear my burden. May God bless Givedirectly.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I sent my mother 1,000 KES as a gift, paid 5,000 KES school fees for my children, spent 1,000 on treatment for my sick child, purchased a sack of maize at 2,000 KES and the remaining 1,000 KES gave to my husband for his expenses.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to use my second transfer to clear school fees for my child, build my house and some amount to use on treatment for my sick son.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the money to seek medical attention for my son who is asickler. Secondly l would wish to pay school fees for my children. Finally l would like to build a new home to be independent.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that we have struggled to seek medical attention for our son
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper source of income to support my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in morning when my sickling son wakes up well.
