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 ($473 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on building a kitchen , now I feel safe and healthier since I no longer cook inside my small house which at time predisposed me to alot of smoke. I also bought a sofa set seat and fixed a steel door too.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy furniture and steel door.I also build a kitchen which is also use as visitors room.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that my visitors will now sleep comfortable in my new kitchen.
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 the token transfer on buying mattress because I didn't have any in the past, I also bought a new bed to replace the old bed that I was using before.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy because I was promised before during enrollment process by Give Directly staffs.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I want to pay school fees for my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
When I go for casual Labour coming back am proud because I have something to feed my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I have a child who has competed primary level so taking her to secondary school is a challenge.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Am always happy in the morning when I go to work because I know I will come back with something that will help my family get food.
