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 ($466 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 food for my family and pay school fees for my family,I also start a cereal business to earn a living.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that with my cereal business I am educating my children and providing food my family without any difficulties.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion,I don't have any negative opinion on GD because we all received our money as stated during our baraza.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($487 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, I spent it on a bull and a cow. These are what I lacked in my life before and I was really longing for them since farming has been one of my main dream and passion.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that currently, I am on track of pursuing my dream-being a great and a modern livestock farmer. The livestock can now cushion our lives against any unexpected economic shock.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer as business capital. I am selling rice and bananas in the nearby village market.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer payment on repairing my mad house and buying a cow.I will replace the mad wall with cement and plaster my dusty floor.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would use my first transfer to buy fertilizers and seeds to use for planting.I would use the rest to buy dairy cattle. This would help me in getting milk for my family and also selling to get some income.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I am independent, I work hard all alone to keep my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My hardest challenge is that my income is so small and it's also not stable.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when I wake up and start my day's work.
