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 ($485 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on building a 4 room house since this was a felt need and GD provided an opportunity.We had lived in a leaking grass-thatched and this is was a relief.
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 purchasing a lorry of sand and 10 bags of cement in preparation for construction of a new house in my own compound in order to vacate my boss' compound where I had stayed for more than 10 years. Secondly, I paid school fee for my son in a high school, whom I can say managed to reach that far because of the hard work I put in place to ensure that every bit of my transfer was saved.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the ease I have found towards construction of a new house, something I never expected to happen in my entire life.
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 on buying 15 pieces of iron sheets since I am planning to build my house as at the moment I am staying at my employer's house and there is lack of ownership .
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my first transfer,I felt very happy and thanked God for the blessings He had granted me through GiveDirectly inform of transfers that will change my living standards positively which I didn't expect at that particular point in time.
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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 the kind of sickness that has rendered me powerless for quiet sometime and ended up spending much to clear the medical bills too.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Its rare but my mornings are my happiest part of the day when I've woken up safely from the sleep.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means a lot to me but specifically, I'm seeing myself buying my own piece of land to settle with my family.
