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 my transfer to buy materials and paid for labor to build a house (50000)
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I had a very small house but now i have a big spacious house with three rooms that is safe and very comfortable. GD has enabled me acquire what i never had and i am so happy and peaceful.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
10000
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I will construct an iron-roofed house and the remaining amount on paying dowry.
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We plan to build a house, pay dowry and invest in fishing business that is to buy our own fishing materials. Fishing is more profitable when you run the activities on your own.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is that I have invested in planting some trees here at home which I consider assets. It's my pride because I know that in future I will earn good money when I sale
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we face is in terms of income sources, which are very unstable and this also translates to school fees problems.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am relaxing after work.
