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 ($476 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent the larger pary of my third transfer on building a decent spacious three roomed house in my own homestea which I never expected .
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 buy building materials that I used to build an iron roofed house. Previously I used to stay in a very squeezed grass thatched house. I am so happy.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have a very nice house. My family is safe from the rains. Thanks to GiveDirectly for the transfers.
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 my transfer to start a cereal business for my daily upkeep and use the remaining transfer buy food for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy now that I'm able to get my daily bread.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Scarcity of money making it absolutely difficult for me to expand my struggling business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
At night,it is when we come together as a family and take a rest from the rigorous day's activities.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving the money is a wonderful opportunity to make some great strides in life including ditching grass thatched house for a decent modern house.
