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 over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on purchasing a sewing machine and establishing a tailoring shop. I had trained as a tailor before marriage but poverty could not allow me purchase a machine for my work. I had to sit on my skills which would otherwise earned me a lot would I have put them into practice. I instead ventured into some casual jobs like home cleaning, water fetching, land tilling and many more that earned me very meager wages which hardly satisfied my family's needs. I felt so wasted for that long simply because I could not afford to buy a sewing machine for my work and none was willing to employ me too for the same.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life has greatly improved with the transfers received since I currently generate my own income without necessarily pleading for people to offer me casual jobs.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done much better in ensuring that whatever little it sends to recipients, has helped them a lot in poverty alleviation. This has been ensured through its continuous follow up calls and visits. One thing I would recommend is the idea of rewarding those people who are found to have spent their transfers well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on building a decent spacious three roomed house. I now feel comfortable in my new house since I can now sleep with no worry of being rained.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a decent spacious three roomed house and now I feel comfortable in my new house since I can sleep with no worry of being rained at any time.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying Iron sheet and am still saving the rest
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I spent my upcoming transfer on building a new house and paying school fees for my children
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to use the transfer in paying school fees for my children in vocational training college and secondary school.l would like also to use part of the transfer to renovate my house since my current one i the roof is leaking.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Being able to educate my first born daughter to college level on my own as a widow is my greatest achievement.l depended on savings from casual work and small business to pay her fees.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Making ends meet is my biggest hardship.Casual work l depend on for income is scarce .This forces me and my children to take only one meal a day.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of my day is in the morning when praying before l start the day.l feel humbled waking up in healthy condition ready to face the day.
