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
49000 KES ($477 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I was staying in a very squeezed house with my growing family and we could not comfortably fit in,So, when I received my third transfer,I bought building materials that I used to construct a more spacious house. I can now fit in so well. This is the biggest and best thing I have done with the money.
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 build a house and bought food for my family.I also paid school fees for children.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that now have big house that accommodates us well with my family.
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 the first transfer on buying 10 iron sheets for constructing my house, I also bought new mattress for my children.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt good and I really thank God for such a wonderful gift from Give Directly.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to pay school fees for my children. If I am unable to raise the required fees they may drop out of school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is around midday when I have finished all my tasks. I usually relax with my family and friends as we chat and this makes me very happy.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that my family's lifestyle will change for the better. This is because I will be able to build them a more spacious house and there will be less jostling for space whenever we want to sleep.
