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 ($477 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my transfer on buying wooden door, window panes and iron sheets which I will use to build a new house. I bought three goats and school requirements for my children. I also paid school for the children.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying iron sheets for my own home outside my father in-laws compound. I used part of the transfer on my medical bills and a small portion of the remaining money is yet to be used.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the idea of having my own home once I get better.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on purchasing food stuff for my family. I had a lot that I needed to buy for the survival of all of us in the family but lacked cash for that. For this reason therefore I went an extra mile of doing some weird jobs to help my spouse raise money for our survival. Am happy that before much struggle, Give Directly came in and rescued the situation.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy when I received my transfer because I knew how much important the transfer was to the family by then.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Lack of income to pay school fees for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the evening when I am together with my children at home telling stories.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I will build my own house big enough to accomodate me with my family and also buy livestock.
