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 ($463 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer to start a small scale retail shop for my daily income,I also bought food and a water tank.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life different in that now I'm living happy life, no longer struggle to look for food and school fees for my children since I have a business.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion,nothing negative so far, GD has improve my life.
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 on buying a water tank since I had to walk for long distance to fetch for water, I also fenced my compound with the remaining cash."
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
"The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer have to walk for long distances down the River to fetch water for livestock or for domestic use because I have a water tank."
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?
I spent 6000 KES of the first transfer on painting my house and used 4000 KES on boosting my business.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to spend the upcoming on buying a water storage tank since water is a problem in our area. I'm also planning to buy a dairy cow and also fence my compound.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I want to buy water tank and fencing my home
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Am proud of doing my business because it enables me sustain my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
There is a day I starved because I didn't have anything to eat.
