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
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 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 buy an ox 15000 KES. I bought a sofa set seat 16000 KES and a table 4000 KES. I bought a mattress 4000 KES and bedding 1000 KES. I bought a bag of maize 5000 KES and clothes.I paid school fees for my two children who are in nursery school 1800 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in your daily life is that I now sleep comfortably with my children since we have a mattress hence we no longer sleep on a mat being exposed to cold.My children are also going to school while decently dressed and with no school fees arrears as a result this has improved there self- esteem mainly in socialization at school.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying two bags of maize to feed on with my family and now I have enough food to feed on with my family thus we do not miss meals the way we used to . I also bought 25KG of fertilizers .
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I received my money while weaving sisal in the evening,I felt very happy since on that day I did not have any money even to buy food for my family. My family and I were to miss a meals on that day. I am thankful to GiveDirectly for coming to my rescue.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My income is too small and providing food for my family becomes a problem. At times I am forced to sleep without food with my children because of lack of money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening from 4pm. This is the time that my children have come from school and I can play around with them.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Personally I am seeing this money to be real and it is going to bring growth in people's lives. I lack so many things and farming alone cannot Carter for all my needs. My house is small and cannot accommodate my family well. I do not have household items which I will buy after receiving this money.
