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 ($483 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 purchasing 27 pieces of iron sheets and constructed a house for my second wife. Initially the two wives stayed together, in one house, something that brought me much challenges and quarrel with the two. I hated that kind of life but poverty could not allow me make any move towards improving. I am so grateful that my life has greatly changed and my wives no longer stay together.
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 since I have acquired two separate houses for my two wives, something that I least expected. In fact I had planned to send one away if they could not unite themselves in the 2 roomed house that I had.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has worked so well in ensuring that recipients are not restricted on how to spend their transfers. One thing I would recommend the organisation to stress on is the manner in which people should use their transfers. It would make much difference if the period is prolonged.
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?
I spent most of the second transfer to build a spacious nice comfortable house, since l was staying in a very small uncomfortable house which was not accommodating me with my family. I also spent the transfer to buy solar for lighting my house and this will save me from buying paraffin for lighting my house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I no longer spent a lot of money to buy paraffin for light my, I spent that money to buy other things, I am also staying in my dream comfortable house.
Initial Payment
access_time over 7 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy building materials like ironsheets, timber,nails and pay workman to a build a bigger house of three rooms for us.I also plan to open up a kiosk business at home.This would help me get some income to sustain my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I have a motorbike which is helping me get income to sustain my family.That makes me proud because I bought it out of my hard work.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is that my income is too small to support my family well.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening after finishing my days work.
