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 my third transfer to buy 25 bags of cement and sand that I use to plaster my house.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My children are in school,a wonderful house and I'm living a good healthy life very different than before.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion,mobile money transfer was the best because it reduces bribe cases.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on plastering my walls with cement,plastering the walls with earthen all the time had become cumbersome,moreover it was hard to find earthen plaster in my area and at times we had to buy to make the frequent repairs.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i have more time to attend to other activities and i don't have to worry anymore where to find or buy earthen plaster.
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 buying 10 iron sheets 7000 KES, 15 poles 1,500 KES, nails 500 KES and paid workers 1,000 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to build a brick house with my upcoming cash transfer.
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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 cement my house to avoid frequent maintance. Secondly l would wish to pay school fees for my two children who are in high school. Finally l would like to expand my business to generate more income to sustain my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that through struggling we managed to take our children to school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is poor source of income to sustain my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of day is in the morning when fellowshiping with my fellow christians.
