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 ($464 USD)
access_time 7 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 ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, I paid school fees for my daughter in a primary school and the rest of the money have been facilitating me in buying food since then. I can say that life has improved since I started receiving this money; we eat more regularly as opposed to before when we couldn't afford a square meal.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Initially, I used to dig and plow for people to afford at least a meal a day and this explained why we were unhealthy-emaciated but when I started receiving this money from Give Directly, I have been able to eat more regularly which has improved our health. It is a very big difference to mention that we can now afford a square meal courtesy of Give Directly.
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 my first transfer to pay school fees for my children and bought a bicycle for my husband as our source of transport.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy,my children will not be at home because of school fees.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship has been lack of proper income. This has been hard for me and my family because we can not start our desired business the income we get we use it thus not able to save.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the afternoon. This is because I get to interact and learn from my fellow friends.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I felt happy knowing that I was amongst those going to receive this money.This is because I will be able to start up a business this has always been my desire grocery business.
