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 ($474 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
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 on building an iron roofed house at 45,000 KES then paid 5,000 KES school fee for my child in high school after adding some of my money to the rest of the cash.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer quarrel with my neighbours whose cows used to eat my grass thatched roof because I now have an iron roofed house which doesn't leak at all. I also feel very happy and proud of my house whenever my visitors come now that the house is very presentable. Thank you very much GiveDirectly!
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 purchasing a cup board to help me store my mugs which have always been damaged due to poor storage. Besides that, I purchased sofa set cushions to cover up my seats which looked so ugly and uncomfortable to sit on.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy when I received my transfer as I knew how big changes the transfer would bring to my life. One of them being acquiring a cupboard for storage purposes.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is in satisfying the needs of my family since am a single parent with no stable income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Am always sad since I live a hard life. I can't be specific on any happy part of my day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money to me is a key to better living. I will be able to renovate my leaking roof and educate my children.
