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.
Learn more about how recipients opt in to share their stories.
There will be no further updates from this completed recipient.
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($472 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
check
What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used the third transfer to renovate my house because I had a mud house which was dusty and consumed a lot of time to repair. Thanks to GiveDirectly I now own a cemented house which I believe will last longer.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
attach_money
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent a larger portion of my second transfer on renovating my house. I bought a goat at 2500 KES. I paid school fee and bought school attire at a total cost of 3000 KES used 5000 KES on buying other households and clothes.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has improved because I managed to meet my dream of having a descent plastered house which is free from dust. I'm so happy about it and this is the biggest difference in my daily life.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
attach_money
What did you spend your first transfer on?
When I received my first transfer, I used most of it to buy 4 metal windows which I will fix on my house to improve the security of my household.The balance was used to clear the school fees arrears for my child in secondary school.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I got so excited since it confirmed to me that I would afford to implement the plans I had.
Enrolled
access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Not being able to put food on the table for my family due to lack of money. We survive on one meal aday
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is at night when I retire to bed with my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I had mixed reactions having been informed that am going to benefit from Give Directly with a lot of fear of it being associated with illuminati. I encouraged myself to take the money owing to the poverty situation I am in not able to put enough food on the table for my family. I knew this will be a breakthrough and sure enough it is because I will be able to start a small business to sustain me Am great full to the Give Directly family.
