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 ($463 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 paying school fee of 18000 KES. I used 11000 KES on farming sugarcane and used the rest of the money on buying food for family.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that I am now more healthy because I met most of my needs thus I'm more peace. I do not have any worries of how to achieve them.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Gd does well by giving cash to the needy to meet their various needs but I feel Gd should add us more money.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to renovate my house and pay school fees for my children. I also bought 4 goats and food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my children will never stay at home because they lack school fees.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 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 paying fee for my child in secondary school and bought a sheep to help me start a livestock farming.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy when I received the money because it would enable me to pay fee for my child who had been sent home due to fee arreas.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to pay school fees for my sons in form one and two.I also plan to buy building materials like ironsheets ,nails and timber to build a new house since my current house is old.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I have worked hard in my farm and educated my eldest son upto form four and still I am struggling to educate the rest.That makes me so proud.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is raising school fees for my sons in school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when I am working in my farm.
