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 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on purchasing more utensils in my house, bought a water can to store more litres of water and my decent clothes. I also bought new seats and used the larger percentage of the amount on completing the renovation work started using the second transfer.
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 if I never received the transfer in that, I don't live in a dusty house , smearing it everytime has been a long gone case and moping has been easy since I managed to complete plastering the floor.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, what GiveDirectly did well was involving everyone in the program who was willing to participate and sending the money directly to every recipient which was a very good idea that highly prevented bribes.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used my transfer to buy a sheep KES 3000, a mattress KES 2000, 10kg maize KES 1200, food and household utensils KES 3200 and paid for my grandchild KES500
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to plaster my house and buy a cow with my upcoming lump-sum payment.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on cement and labour to plaster the walls of my house, then I will buy and fix steel windows and door to improve the look of my house and also make it more secure.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is growing my own food and not being overly dependent on others.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lack of money, because I am old and can no longer do some of the work I used to do in the past.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I am up and about, and I am able to greet and talk with my neighbors.
