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.
Learn more about how recipients opt in to share their stories.
There will be no further updates from this completed recipient.
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($477 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
check
What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used the third transfer I received from Give Directly to buy building materials and built a house in my home after I left my father's compound.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
attach_money
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent most of my second transfer to buy building materials like timber, iron sheets, nails, steel door which am planning to use in building and fixing on my house. I bought two sacks of maize for consumption and food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I can now afford to buy food and no-longer goes hungry like before especially since I did not have any money. Thank you Gd for the transfer
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
attach_money
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy furniture and food for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy, my life change. Thanks to GD.
Enrolled
access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is that my grass thatched house leaks from the roof during rainy season yet I do not have a stable source of income to enable me raise enough money to construct a better one.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day in the evening when I meet my family after my long day work in the lake(fishing).
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will really transform my life. I will be able to do things I was not able to do due to lack of money. It is such a blessing to me.
