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.
Learn more about how recipients opt in to share their stories.
There will be no further updates from this completed recipient.
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($465 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
check
What did you spend your third transfer on?
When I received my third transfer, I constructed a semi-permanent house of 34 iron sheets. My former house was too tiny to offer us comfort that we needed. I was really worried since it was leaky due to old iron sheets and due to its tiny nature-I lacked privacy.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer because I have moved from a smaller house to a bigger one. When I lived in the tiny house, people treated me with disdain. They actually jeered me but now this is no longer the case since I am at the same level with the them-we all live in big houses.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, what Give Directly does well is sending this money directly to the recipients but what it never did when was not enlightening majority of us how to spend the money.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($487 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
attach_money
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my transfer on buying building materials like iron sheets and building poles which I will be using in building my new and modern house ones I receive my next transfer. I then spent the rest of the transfer on paying for college fee for my son who is pursuing a course in mechanical engineering.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference I have seen in my life is that, my son now wakes up daily to go college and that he is very happy with what he is doing.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
attach_money
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying 5 pieces of iron sheet and food for my family.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on constructing a house since I have a leaking roof and start and buy a dairy cow that will supply me with milk and sell extra for my daily income.
Enrolled
access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to build a bigger and better house for my family since the one I am in is very small. I will also buy some cows that I will keep.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I am happy that my children are going to school despite the challenges that we are facing.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is paying school fees for my children and keeping them in school,since I have no job.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am taking care of my animals
