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 my third transfer to buy a sofa set which I did not have, I spent some amount to pay college fees for my child who is in high. The remaining amount, I spent to buy a sack of maize for consumption and other household goods which I did not have
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
If I would not have received the money, I would not have manged to pay school fees for my children who are in high school and they were not sent home for school fees.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well in sending us money not inform of loans which stresses one to repay back. I have not seen anything that GD did not do well.
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 paying college and school fees for my children.I also bought food for my household.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my children stay in school since I paid there fees.
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 paying school fees 6,000 KES, bought a mattress 3,300 KES and the remaining 700 KES I spent on buying food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I'm planning to spend my upcoming transfer on paying school fees and building for my son a 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 pay school fees for my children who are in high school. Secondly l would wish to build a house for my son who does not have a place to sleep. Lastly I would like to use the rest of the money to open up a business to generate income to buy food for my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that we have struggled to educate our children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is low source of income to support my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is when have got some casual work to do knowing that I get money to buy food for my family.
