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 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on purchasing livestock and began livestock rearing. I view such an activity as an investment as the livestock could be easily changed to cash in case of an emergency.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life has greatly changed as compared to the previous life I lived before. I live a good life which is stress free and with much accessibility to basic needs required on daily basis.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give Directly has done exceptionally well as compared to all the NGOs that has worked in the village before. Its direct cash transfer has left a legacy worth remembering in the whole village.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on building a house worth 50000 KES
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest different in my life is that I was able to build a new house
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought seats and cushions to furnish my house.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to buy iron sheet timber and nails, and build a house in my father's compound because am currently living at market centre.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy sand, cement, timber, round poles, nails, barbed wire and iron roofing sheets which I will use to build a house and fence my homestead.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having worked as a fisherman and eventually managed to buy some sheep with money that I gained after selling my catch.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to take my spouse for treatment. She is currently very sick and I fear that if I am unable to raise the required hospital fees she may succumb to her illness.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I go to the lake. I usually meet up with my fellow fishermen and as we fish we have lively conversations, this usually makes me very happy.
