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 ($500 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used the cash to build a new house. I bought new iron sheets, timber and cement. I initially lived in a house that was in a bad shape but I moved to this new house. In as much as I did not finish this house as I expected, I am happy that I live in a much better house.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on building a 3-roomed house (60,000 KES). We added our resources from elsewhere.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that the same people who despised my family because of our extreme poverty and our living in a small and leaking grass-thatched house, are the same people who today are treating us with respect on the basis of our new and spacious semi-permanent house. Thank you very much.
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 to plant maize and bought 6 pieces of iron sheets that I will built a house. I also bought food for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy I am hoping for a high yield this session.thank you GD.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is financial. I want to have my own home but can't because of no Proper income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I'm happiest in the morning as the day is still new and no-one has yet crossed my path.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
The news that I am one of the recipients of Give Directly made me very excited. At last I know I'm stepping out of poverty!
