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
50000 KES ($486 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent the transfer on buying one cow 30000 KES, buying fertilizer 8000 KES, sand 12000 KES and used balance on daily meals.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Mylife woould have never changed the way it has i would not be owning the things i have now.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly has enabled us look like we on greater starndards, what i would wish is for the program to keep on.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying 2 heifers for rearing and the remaining cash I spent on cultivating rice for income to feed and provide for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The difference in my daily life is the income I earn from rice cultivation which enable me feed and provide for my family. This has really changed my life as I don't need to work for other people as before.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on farming and buying sand
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I would like to spend my upcoming transfer on buying cows, paying dowry and also start a small business that will act as our source of income
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the money to build my own house since l do not have any house. Secondly l would wish to rice and tomatoes farming to generate income . Lastly l would like to go for driving course to substitute my source of income .
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have worked hard and bought some building materials to build my house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of shelter.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when have got some casual jobs knowing that I will get money at the end of the day.
