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 ($469 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer buying building materials that I am planning to use to build a more descent house. The one I have now is not to the standard I want it. I want a house that even if I am visited, at least I will have some respect with its decency.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($487 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, I spent on building materials such as 50 iron sheets, 100 round poles and 10 Kgs of nails that I will soon be using for the construction of my own house.I believe that I will cease to be homeless.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have a big difference in my daily life and I thank God for bringing Give Directly to our area. The difference is that I have my own land, courtesy of Give Directly. All my development projects are currently based there.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my transfer to to build my own home after borrowing some more money which I'll pay back after receiving the other transfers.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy being that I was very needy at that time.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I intend to use the transfer to build my own house and have my own home, because since I separated from my husband, I don't have a house , and I have already bought a piece of land.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Having bought a piece of land, where I intend to build a house, is the achievement I'm very proud of.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is, paying school fees for my son who in secondary school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is, in the evenings, when I am together with my friends chatting.
