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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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($541 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I feel economically empowered and freed from poverty. I have expanded my existing small scale business that has resulted in increased profits. This has enabled me to provide for my family's basic needs including food and clothes with ease. I feel happy when my children and I wear clothes in fashion and look smart. I am no longer a bother to my husband as I budget from my own money instead of fully dependent on him.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has given people power of choice and means to satisfy their needs. There is great happiness and joy all over the community especially those who embraced the program. However, GD would have considered those who changed their minds later for the transfers.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have withdrawn the second transfer and used it to pay fees for my children, renovating my house, repair of a grounded motorcycle that has become addition source of income and expanding my existing small scale business.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($543 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I do not go begging from my friends as before, I am independent since I have a business and other household items which I used to borrow over and over again.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy because I knew God had answered my prayer.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my transfer on buying iron sheets which I used in replacing my old roof, paid school fees for my children, starting a business and household items such as bedding, utensils, sofa sets.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means a big financial relief to my household and I. I am planning to spend it on expanding my business that deals on second hand shoes. Through this, my household income will be diversified.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when I have attended my business and managed to make reasonable sales.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is difficulty in raising school fees for my children. My husband and I do not have a reliable source of income hence we constantly struggle with fee arreas.
