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
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on building materials which I have used to build to build a new house because I was living in a very small house which was very uncomfortable. I paid laborers who were building my house and the remaining amount, I spent on other households which I lacked. I thank GD for changing my life and that of other recipients.
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?
My second transfer has been facilitating the construction of my main house. I am constructing a semi-permanent house of 40 iron sheets and the construction is underway. I am just very motivated to see the house complete before the year ends courtesy of Give Directly.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life that I can mention is peaceful state of mind I have acquired. When I received my first transfer, I cleared all the school fees arrears and since then, my son in a secondary school has never been sent home for school fees and this makes me proud.
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 repayment of a debt towards a Women group loan (4,000 KES). I also paid Secondary school fee for my child (3,000 KES) and bought 1 bag of dry corn for food (3,500 KES).
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I felt very happy because it found when I was very broke and yet needed money to clear a debt and do other things. So the money just came on time to save me.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Our first plan is to use part of the transfer to builda bigger mud house with three rooms and a metal roof, because this one is small. Lastly we plan to use the remaining amount to boost my fish-selling business, by expanding the stock.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement we are very proud of is, having started fish-selling business, because it has been sustaining us.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we have faced is, providing food for our family, due to inadequate income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoons, when I'm at the market, selling fish to my customers.
