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 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on admitting my child into form one at 40,000 KES, then used the rest of the cash to buy books for my other two children in primary school.
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 in that I managed to admit my child into high school, something which I wouldn't have managed on my own.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well by doing exactly as they say.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($491 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
l have saved the transfer for school fees since my child is going to sit for her primary final examination so l will spent the money to pay her school fees.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
l am planning to spend the whole a mount to pay secondary school fees for my daughter.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on school fees for my daughter who is going to join secondary school next year. I will put the money in the bank and wait until she is due to join form one, then use the transfer to pay her school fees and also buy her some essential items.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is starting my charcoal selling business which I am doing even now.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is living in a rented house because I got separated from my husband and he would not allow me to continue staying in my matrimonial home.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I am selling charcoal from my roadside stall.
