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.
Learn more about how recipients opt in to share their stories.
There will be no further updates from this completed recipient.
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($479 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
check
What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used the cash to pay school fees arrears for my children. I also bought clothes for my children, then finally I used the rest as bus fares while visiting my children in the schools.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
attach_money
What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, I cleared school fees balance for my daughter in a secondary school. The transfer freed me from vicious cycle of debts. I used to rely on bank loans to educate my children and since they accrue interests, I was not settled at all before then.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference I can mention in my daily life since I started receiving transfers from Give Directly is that I have gained peaceful state of mind despite having a heavy burden of school fees. I have been able to keep my daughter in school, courtesy of Give Directly's transfers and without relying on bank loans.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
attach_money
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the first transfer on paying school fees for my children 8,800KES. I also bought clothes for my children 6,00KES and food for the family.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend the upcoming transfer on adding some amount into my small retail shop in order to increase profits that will boost my economic status.I also plan on paying school fees for next to my children.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We are planning to spend our transfer on school fees for our eldest daughter who is in secondary school. We are also planning to spend part of the transfer on buying food and household items.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is starting my small business of selling vegetables at the market.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing in my life is the burden of paying house rent every month.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I am doing my chores around the house.
