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
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent 45000 KES of my third transfer on my mothers funeral arrangement and use the rest on buying iron sheets.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that I was able to lay my mother rest well without any financial challenge.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Gd does well helping the needy to raise their living standards through giving them cash.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($487 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer pay fees for my son who is taking a technical course in auto mechanics. I paid 25,000 KES on this. I also spent 5000 KES to lease a land that I will use to grow rice when the season comes. With this I will be able to make Income. The remaining amount I spent on food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my son who dropped out of school for lack of fees is now not Idling around. He will finish his course and be self dependent.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 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 renting land, buying a steel door and I also bought windows
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on buying cows, paying school fees and building a new house my current house is very old
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to build a better house for myself since the one I am living in is not good.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My poudest achievement is that I have a land which I lease out and the money I get I use it to educate my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced was losing my parents at an early age,I had to work for people in order to survive.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am working since it keeps me busy and takes my mind away from all the trouble.
