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 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I withdrew my third transfer and put it into saving because I am planning to build a modern brick house and I am still short on some cash so I prefer to put the money in savings as I look for the difference to facilitate the construction.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is very different in that this transfers have given me hope and an urge to work hard to achieve my dream of building a modern brick house. Were it not for this transfers I would not have thought that far because I did not have that capability.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion I like the fact that the money was not sent via a third party but directly to us. I do not see anything that needs improving except that the organization maintains their level of operation.
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 the whole of my transfer to buy iron sheets as l am planning to build a spacious house being that the one l have is too small to accommodate me with my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that l am now certain that l will be able to build a new house that is spacious enough to accommodate me with my family.
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 spend my first transfer on buying 10 pieces iron sheet 10000 KES.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
Am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on building my 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 do farming in order to increase productivity. Finally l would wish to use some money in expanding my wife's business to generate more income to sustain my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievements are that we have struggled to educate my children. Secondly l have managed to buy two cows for my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life the hard jobs were are doing are affecting our health.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is when having dinner with my family members.
