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
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying building materials and paid labour fees for construction. I also bought two plastic chairs, a suitcase and paid school fees for my daughter in secondary school.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I have built a house of my taste and preference and moved from my small old house.This is a big difference in my life that makes me proud and happy.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I love everything about GD! They have delivered their services truthfully and consistenly without failure. I had doubt on receiving my transfers directly and spending it on my own needs but GD has proved me wrong.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I built a semi-permanent house of 40 iron sheets when I received my second transfer. I decided to construct the house since my former house was too tiny to accommodate us well; it was poorly ventilated, a health concern to my family. Besides, we were not happy due to its size since it could compromise our privacy too.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference I can now mention in my daily life after receiving transfers from Give Directly is that I sleep and wake up in a better house daily. The house provides us with daily comfort that we had been craving for.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on paying school fees and shopping for house hold items that i lacked.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to use my upcoming transfer on paying next years school fees for my children because i believe that education is the key for a better future.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We plan to spend our transfer on paying school fees for our children in high school and to build a bigger house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I'm proudest of is having educated my first born through high school even though after that she couldn't join college due to inadequate finances.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I'm facing is on paying school fees for our children especially the ones in high school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when resting after spending the morning hours in the farm.
