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 ($465 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
check
What did you spend your third transfer on?
I had school fees arrears so I spent my third transfer on school fee then bought food and furniture with the rest.
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 my second transfer on building a three room house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having a big house that accommodate my family well. My children now have their study room where they do their studies without interference and we too have our own bedroom separate from our children thus we can have our privacy.
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 on investing in crop farming which has always served as the only source of income for my family. I am so happy that up to date my farm would not been cultivated were it not GiveDirectly.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so good when I received my first transfer which had some how delayed as compared to the others. Initially I thought I wouldn't receive it but through God's grace it came.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I don't have a toilet and this is a very big problem in our family because we usually use my neighbor's toilet and she is at times not comfortable when we go there.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Am always happy at night because this is the only time I relax after working the whole day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am going to boost my small business so that it can give me a lot of money to improve my life
