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
48200 KES ($465 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on returning to college to pursue a course in hotel management which I had started but dropped out when my parents died to be a father figure to my younger siblings who were looking up to me for everything.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Receiving the transfer has given me hope for a better tomorrow, I never thought I would ever get an opportunity of going back to college to pursue my passion.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Givedirectly has done well in giving us the transfers directly without passsing it through a third party , this ensured that we got the whole amount as promised. I have much praise for their work
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($490 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the second transfer to increase stock in my business shops, in order to attract tap more customers. and through this business i'm able to support my family fully.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Initially, my business was so done and I feel great of cash transfer that enable me to increase stock and avoid loosing customers.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first cash transfer on paying school fees 9,000 KES, gave my brother 500 KES pocket money and the remaining 400 KES I bought food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to spend my upcoming cash transfer on paying my school fees and that of my brother.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on college fees so that I may go back to college and finish a course in hotel management.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is enrolling for a course in hotel management, although I have yet to complete it.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing in my life is the fact that I am homeless and that I have to live in my brother's house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am relaxing in the house with my wife and children.
