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 ($464 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 buying 5 goats,2 dairy cow,am happy to invest mre on livestock.I also bought food,bedding and furniture with the remaining transfer.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, I spent 25000 KES on 25 iron sheets, invested 10000 KES in fish business and spent the rest on food and clothing. The money has really helped me since I have managed to address most of my basic needs that I never had access to before then.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Before I received money from Give Directly, I used to sell fish for other traders on a commission and therefore what I could get was hardly enough to support my family but when I received the money and started running fish shop instead, I got self-employed and from the business, I am now the boss-I can enjoy all the profits and flexible nature of my work.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying school uniforms 2000 KES, school bag 1000 KES, took 4000 KES to boost my business and used the balance on daily meals.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received this money I was really happy that I immediately went to withdraw the money to confirm if it was not a scarm.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is lack of enough income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest time of my day is the morning when I wake up to find all my family members well.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will change my life because am going to own a home and also boost my business.
