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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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
25500 KES ($253 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
23675 KES ($237 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
I would want to start up a business.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I now have seats in my house. I don't have to borrow seats when I have visitors. I have a cow which pleases me a lot as it has been my desire to have one and we now have our own latrine. We don't have to go to our neighbours places to use theirs.
How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
I would want to start up a shop business.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference I see now is that I have a cow which will give birth and I will have milk to sell and boost my income. This will better my life.
Enrolled
access_time 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have ever faced is life is going to school in an empty stomach.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part if the day is in the evening when I come from work having earned some money.
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have been doing casual labour since I finished my high school and now that I will get the transfer I want to start a small business of a retail shop. This will make me be empowered and I will stop working for people.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having finished my high school despite us living in extreme poverty.
