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 most of my third transfer to buy livestock. I also bought a high density mattress and household items which I did not have.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
If I would not have received the money, I would not have owned any livestock or even bought the household items which I have right now. Thank you GD.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly brought alot of development in our community through cash transfers and it increased self employment as recipients started their own businesses. I have not see anything they did not do well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second cash tranfers to purchase 24 pieces of iron sheet 15600KES,timber 7360KES,transport 3000KES,poles 3000KES,a sack of maize 6800KES,goats 5500KES,paid workers 3000KES,doors and windows1500KES,blankets 2000KES,food 2000KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have managed to build a nice and spacious house.
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 spent 7,400 KES to buy seats and 1,200 KES on kitchen equipment. The rest was spent on buying food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to construct a bigger house as my current one is very small.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We are planning to spend our transfer on household items and livestock to boost our asset base.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is setting up my own home using meagre savings from my farming activities.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lack of food due to failed harvest, either because of drought or too much rain.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when all my family are taking our dinner together.
