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 ($467 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent most of my third transfer to iron sheets at 23,000 KES, cedar poles at 3,500 KES and also bought a cow at 10,000 KES
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that, I now live in a bigger house as compared to the one I was living which was small and uncomfortable. I would not have built this house if I had not received the transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly keeps their promise. I have not seen anything GD did not do well
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying building material such as 38 pieces of iron sheet and poles 40000 KES and save 10000 KES in my bank account.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i believe am going to built my house, having bought building material.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent 6,000 KES to buy 8 iron sheets, nails for 1,000 KES and paid 2,000 KES as labour to repair the roof.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to enlarge my house.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to build a semi permanent house
I plan to pay school fees for my niece in college and children in primary
I plan to use the money on farming of sugar cane
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is when I trained to be a Mason. That training has helped me acquire small jobs that help me take care of my family
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is when my father died and I was still young and my other relatives dint want me. I was forced to leave my home and go to the streets to start fending for myself
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I get to wake up because I feel alive that the Lord has blessed me
