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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I spent the larger part of my second transfer on buying building materials such as 22 pieces of iron sheets since I am planning to build a three roomed house. I paid medical bills for my son but unfortunately he has passed on. I also bought a bag of maize for my family's consumption
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I manage to pay medical bills and mortuary fees for my son who has been ailing for a while now and I am grateful to GiveDirectly for helping me give my son a good send off as a mother.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent most of my transfer to pay my son's medical bill. I bought half a sack of maize for my family's consumption and also bought food for my family
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was with my son in the hospital and his bill had gone up such that I did not know how to pay and when I received the money, it was like a burden had been lifted off my shoulders. Thank you GD and God bless you..
Enrolled
access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest difficulty in my life is that my son has been sick and have not been able to afford medical bill.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is during the day when am with other people storying.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving the money will change my life because I will be able to build a better house than the one I have now and also be able to take my son who is sickling to the hospital for good health.
