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 ($463 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I kept part of the third transfer as saving hoping to venture into farming business and invested the larger percentage of the amount on my ongoing business which is currently doing well hence I can easily take care of the basic needs unlike before.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer since I have less pressure in terms of taking care of the basic needs because of income from the business boosted with the transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my own opinion, GiveDirectly has done well in educating the recipients in the barassa hence making the people to understand everything about the project that has reduced the romours around the village.
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 spent my second transfer on starting a second hand clothes business.I also paid school fees for my children.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have an income from my business which helps me meet my daily needs.
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 the first transfer to add stock to my second-hand clothes business.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to increase my business stock and also do tomato farming in large scale.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on starting a horticultural project in which I will grow tomatoes and onions to sell to traders.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is the support I am giving my children, especially given that I am the only parent they have got.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing is the sickness of my son who has got cancer and needs to go for chemotherapy,and yet I don't have the money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I am taking my breakfast and the children are also around taking their breakfast.
