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 ($468 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent most of my third transfer to buy a cow at 15,000 KES for rearing. I spent 17,000 to pay laborers who were building my house and fixing window panes, bought roofing trusses at 10,000 KES and also bought window panes at 4,000KES
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different is that I now have a bigger house and a cow which I would not have got without the transfers. Thank you GD.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GD keeps their promise and also GD has brought alot of changes in our community through cash transfer. GD should make an effort of informing all recipients who were given token cards and phone why to end anxiety
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 transfer to purchase 2 steel door for 10000 KES, 5 steel windows for 9600 KES, building timber for 2000 KES, 37 pieces of roofing iron sheets for 17000 KES, 10000 KES have spent on household expenses and the remaining 10000 KES have not withdrew form the phone
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is the better house i stayed in now
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I saved the money to add it to my next transfer so that I may buy building materials, and build an iron roofed house.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to buy ironsheet, timber, and nails, and build an iron roofed house.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the money to build my own house since l do not have a house. Finally l would like to buy a cow which can help me in future.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled and bought two sheep for my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of enough money to pay school fees for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when all my family members are in good shape.
