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 ($468 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer to build a new house since I had a small house which couldn't accommodate us comfortable with my big family.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that my children are back to school again and I have my dream house.thank you GD.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion,GD did a good job on ensure we have our transfer through call and visits.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spend my second transfer to buy 600 pieces of bricks for 6600 KES, 15 bags of cement for 11250 KES, building sand for 10000 KES, gravels for 1000 KES and labor charge for 15000 KES. Remaining cash i spent on daily household expenses.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is being part of GD which has empowered me to have a clean and hygienic toilet.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought a bed and matress, and 2 bags of maize and household items.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to buy building materials (ironsheet, timber and nails), and build an iron roofed house.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to pay school fees for my children in primary
I plan to build a new semi permanent house
I plan to buy livestock for rearing at home
I plan to buy household items like clothes, chairs
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is my family. They drive me to work extra hard
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in life is not being able to go to high school since my parents could not afford to pay my fee
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the evening when am with my whole family eating
