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 over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer to buy building materials that I used to build a house for my son who was jobless and homeless. Without Givedirectly,he could have still been homeless.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
The major difference in my life is seeing my son have his own house. This could have never happened in my life.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly has done well in giving direct cash to its recipients that has reduced corruption and so far I have not seen anything they do not do well in.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have bought building materials and started construction for my house, I also used part of the transfer to pay school fees for my son in secondary school because he had outstanding arrears
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I walk with a lot of confidence in the village since my dream house is in progress
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first cash transfer on buying 12 cushions 6,000 KES and paid school fees with the remaining 3,800 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to build a house and buy a dairy cow with my upcoming cash transfer.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy some oxen, which coupled with a ploughing machine will assist me when I am tilling my farm. The remaining transfers will be used to start a small business, I plan on selling spare parts for motorcycles.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having educated my children up to secondary and primary school level with proceeds from the sale of my crops.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of a sustainable source of income. My spouse and I really have to struggle in order to cater for our childrens needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is around midday after I have taken my lunch. I usually relax with my family and friends as we chat and this makes me very happy.
