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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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different now I have a furnished new house and my children are in school.
What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer to build a house since I had an old house which was almost falling down.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion,home visit and ensuring we all received our unconditional cash was a well done, only request for GD continuity.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($491 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy construction materials so that I can construct a new, bigger and better house later
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference I have is that I did not know where I was going to get money to construct a new house, but I am quite pleased and relieved that I can see myself moving into a new house soon.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on a mattress 3000 KES, a table 2000 KES, a frying pan, basins and plates 1600 KES, and food 3300 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on building materials for expanding my house and invest in a tomatoes business to earn a daily income.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on buying household items and food.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is the fact that over the years, I have been able to grow my own food through working hard in the farm.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing in my life life is the fact that my husband is very elderly, and he requires special care, which I have to struggle a lot to provide him.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I am working in the garden.
