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 ($465 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer to pay school fees for my two daughters who had just secondary school. I spent 45,000 KES on this. At least they now in school. I am so happy.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that my two daughters have joined secondary. This is my greatest happiness.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion,GiveDirectly does well by giving us cash and allowing us to plan for it by ourselves. I have not experienced anything they do not do well in.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($491 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the whole of my second transfer on buying bricks which am using to build my house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am soon having my dream house since I have all the maerials in place.
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 bought three sheep for 8500 KES which I will sell in future to pay school fees and spent some on buying food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to pay school fees for my daughter who will be joining secondary school next year. I will also spend some part of the transfer to repair my house.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on school fees for two of my children, both of whom are going to join secondary school next year.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is having my own home where I live with my husband and children peacefully.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is struggling to feed a very large family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when everybody is gathered in the house and we're just talking and relaxing.
