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 erecting a kiosk at 30,000 KES, bought a blow dry 5,500 KES, a sheep at 2,000 KEs a goat at 3,500 KES, I then used the rest of the cash on little house items and food for the family.
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 now have my saloon kiosk hence am no longer get rained on.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly gives cash to the recipients without asking to be paid back (loan).
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($491 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 complete the roofing part of my house so that my family can stay in a better house
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is the permanent house with a shinny roof I stay in now, I can also feed and provide for my family from the hair dressing business i started from the transfer. God bless GD.
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 spent my first transfer to buy 5 cushions at 2500 KES, l spent 3000 KES to buy solar lump, l also bought 1 sack of maize at 3200 KES, the remaining balance l spent to buy food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
l am planning to finish my project of build my house and to buy salon equipment since l want to start my own salon.
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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 installing electrical power into my compound, and then buy salon equipment and do hair dressing business in my home.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is starting my small hairdressing business which I do from home.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lack of capital to start any meaningful business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I am preparing my children for school.
