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
47900 KES ($462 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
check
What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on building a 2 room house for 35,000 KES since my previous house leaked due to rusted iron sheets and housing was an emergency. I also cleared Secondary school fee arrears for my child for 10,000 KES.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
attach_money
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 40000 Kes of my second transfer on buying building materials (iron-sheets,nails and timber), and paid for the building labour. I then paid school fees of 5000 Kes and bought food with the rest of the money.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that am today in a better house which is more spacious and does not leak like the one I was in. I am always at much peace even if it rains in the middle of the night or when am not around. This was not the case before since I could worry so much whenever I saw signs of raining.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
attach_money
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying a bag of maize 3600 KES . I bought two pieces of iron sheet 1500 KES and a mattress 1300 KES . The remaining amount I paid school fees for my daughter who is in high school.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
Th moment I received the money ,I felt very happy and I prayed to God thanking Him for the blessing I had received through GIveDirectly since I have never received such a lump sum amount of money in my whole life.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I have had challenges in feeding my family and paying school fee for my four children single handedly since i am a widow.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I always happy in the morning because i thank God for the new day and look forward to a fruitful day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
This transfer will enable me boost my business,renovate my house and pay school fee for my child. This will make me have some peace of mind.
