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 ($486 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on cementing the walls of my house at 20,000 KES, I then used 30,000 KES to start a maize business.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer in that I was almost turning blind due stress but my eye sight is now very clear yet I haven't gone to any hospital. Thanks to GD that am now well.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GD does well by ensuring that all the needy people are given a chance to positively change their lives.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second cash transfer to buy two cows 38000KES,sheep 6000KES,paid workers 6000 to construct my kitchen.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have managed to buy cattles and I have started getting milk.I also wear decent clothes.
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 used my token to treat myself KES 8000 and bought food KES 1880.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build a new house, a kitchen and buy chairs with my upcoming lump-sum payment.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy iron roofing sheets, cement, nails and sand which I will use to build a small shop. I also need to buy a door, cement and sand which I will use to complete building my external kitchen. Finally I will buy some cushions for my chairs and a mattress for my bed.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having worked as a casual worker for many years after the death of my spouse and after diligently saving my earnings I have been able to educate all my children. They are now self sufficient and have their own families.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is an eye problem, I am short sighted and always need people's help to do certain tasks. This really hinders me and makes me very vulnerable.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning if I wake up when I am not ill. Otherwise I am usually happy throughout the day.
