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
47900 KES ($478 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used the last cash transfer to buy new steel doors, three windows and a new sofa-set. These are the needs that I needed the most and that is why I opted to give them the first priority.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 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 buying 37 iron sheets, timbers, fascia board and nails which I am planning to build a decent house in my own homestead.I bought foods for my family's consumption. I also saved some money 7,000 KES .
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the joy of seeing my dream of having my homestead come true as the customary laws states since GiveDirectly has given me an opportunity to buy the necessary building materials to necessitate this project.I have also bought a mattress which I didn't have before the transfer.
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 buy food for my family and the remaining amount, I spent to pay school fees for my children, I bought a cupboard to store my utensils and bought 10 tins of maize for consumption.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the money, I was very happy and immediately withdraw the money to buy food for my family since we were going to sleep hungry that night. Thank you GD for the transfer.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
"Lack of food,school fees and leaking house are the major hardship we are currently facing as a family."
What is the happiest part of your day?
"At night when we gather for meals."
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"We are going to construct a new house and have our own income generating activities.With this money,our lives will never be the same again."
