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
63900 KES ($634 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is difference than it wouldd have been if I never received the transfer in that I have gained a piece of mind since I have acquired a she - cow which has already reproduced and now the money I used to buy milk with I have saved on buying household expenditures .
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly does well by carring out door to door enrollment which has enhance transparency on selecting the most poor homesteads in the society inaddition money is given directly without involving intermediaries .
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer money on buying a she - cow which has already reproduced and now the money I used to buy milk with I have saved on buying household expenditure . I also bought a donkey which unfortunately died .
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
63900 KES ($633 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used the cash to buy a cow, food for my family and finally I paid school fees for my child. The cow has already given birth and it always supplies me with enough milk on a daily basis.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
44000 KES ($426 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on building a 2-roomed kitchen (22,000 KES),and upgrading my existing house by fixing 2 glass windows and a fascia board (17,000 KES). I spent the balance on some dry corn for food.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I experienced extreme joy because I had a number of Projects and no way of accomplishing them due to low funds.Thank you very much GD.
Enrolled
access_time almost 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
"The biggest hardship I have faced in the recent past was my father's sickness.I really had to strain to make him get treatment."
What is the happiest part of your day?
"My happiest moments of the the usually comes in the evening.This is the time I have gotten something to prepare for my children after a long day's work."
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"Receiving this money makes me feel so happy knowing that I will pay school fees,complete my house and generally change my life and that of my family."
