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 ($481 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer to build a new house as my previous one was built using second hand Iron sheet that could started leaking anytime.I also bought glass windows and steel doors that I fixed. Its now so neat.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I could have stayed in a leaking house for the rest of my life if I could have not received the transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion giving cash direct to their recipients is what they did do well. So far I have not seen anything they did not do well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on repairing my leaking roof because I used old iron sheets when I was building the house.I had not been able to raise enough money to do this.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has changed because I now have a rice business, initially I was selling firewood which was not doing well.I also have a good house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first cash transfer on paying school fees for my children 8,000 KES and used the remaining 1,900 KES as business capital.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to spend my upcoming cash transfer on paying school fees for my three children and to build a brick house with the remaining amount.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the money to pay school fees for my children who are in high school. Finally l would wish to build a new house because my house is in a bad condition.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled to educate my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is low source of income to sustain the large number of family l have.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when working in my farm and my crops are doing good hopping to get good harvest.
