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 ($466 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent the third transfer buying a cow that will produce milk and generate income to my family, I also paid school fee to my son in secondary school to avoid being send back at home every time, and what remain I spent on buying daily food.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different because, I'm less worried about where to get money to feed my family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly has empowered many people by giving them cash directly involving other people.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($491 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 buying a cow which is an asset to me and can help in a crisis.I also bought a television,utensils,clothes and 1 sack of maize.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have household items which I so desired.
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 transfer to buy baby stuff,pay hospital bills and transport going to the hospital amounting to 6500 KES, did some shopping worth 3000 KES and spent the rest of the money to buy food
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build a semi permanent house,i currently stay in a single house .I also plan to repair my motorcycle to enable us get some income by transporting people around the area.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I. Want to build a house, start business and furnish my house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I build a house for my mother.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
