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
47900 KES ($463 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 beginning a soft drink (soda) business which I thought would help generate some income. It has indeed changed my life because from, it I can manage to get some daily income for the family.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Were it not for the transfer, I would not have been operating the kind of business I am operating currently.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well in maintaining privacy in its work which has ensured security of money on the recipients' part.
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 my second transfer to bought bedding and furniture. I also start a water business to earn a living and pay school fees for my children with the remaining transfer.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I find it easy to afford basic need for my family since I started my water business.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying a blanket, a bed, food and some household items
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy when I received the cash because this gave me hope of buying a few things that my heart desired like a few household items
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Our first plan is to use part of the transfer to buy a water tank for storage of water, that we plan to sell to the villagers. Finally, we intend to use the remaining amount to build rental houses.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement we are very proud of is that, currently both of us ate pursuing our degrees in education.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we have faced is paying rent every month.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoons, when I visit the cyber, and browse.
