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 ($468 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my transfer on wiring and electrifying my house because we previously had no electricity. I then paid school fee for my child who was joining form one this year. I then spent some on plastering my house with cement and building a pit latrine in my home.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been because, through the transfers I was able build a semi permanent house and pay school fee for my son who would have otherwise dropped out of school due to lack of school fee.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, I think that sending money directly without involving third parties is very safe and ensures that the right recipient gets their money. I do not see anything I think the organization should improve on.
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 installing electricity 40,000 KES,built a toilet 5000 KES and use 5000 KES to buy food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i no longer use paraffin as source of lighting.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my token payment on plastering my floor,bought a mattress and paid school fees for my child.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming lumpsum payment on bringing electricity to my house.I also want to keep 20,000 KES to pay for my child who will be going to secondary school next year.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the transfer to pay school fees for my children. Secondly l would wish to use the money to expand and cement my house. Finally l would like to use the rest of the money to get electricity to my house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that we have struggled and built our own home.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper source of income to sustain my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when having dinner with my family.
