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 ($465 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying two bags of maize, paying school fee for my son who is still in school and I also spent the remaining part of the transfer on boosting my shop business
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different because I was able to start up a small business that now acts as my main source of income, this supports my family and I financially
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
What Give Directly has done well is improving people's lives through sending cash directly to their recipients, without any payments expected in return and I don't see what Give Directly hasn't done well
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 most of the money in buying building materials though I'm yet to bulid. Buying these materials is a big step I have taken. With this, I feel motivated to even look for other avenues to get money to commence building a house for my family as the current one is in a poor condition. Some part of the money I spent on buying clothes for my family and i. We now dress descently and look presentable that we feel proud walking in the village.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I used to wear tattered clothes but now I have descent clothes to wear and be proud of.
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?
We bought three goats (7000 KES) and spent the rest of the token on buying my clothes and food for the family.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
We are planning to spend the upcoming transfer on building a house.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy sand, cement, timber, round poles, nails and iron roofing sheets which I will use to build a better house for my family. The remaining transfers will be used to buy household items like chairs and utensils.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having done an in service course in Early Childhood Education and landed a job at a local community school. The salary that I get has really helped me in taking care of my family's basic needs.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of a sustainable source of income for myself and my spouse
I work at a local community school and my salary is paid by the parents who sometimes have no money. So at times I often work for free.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is around midday when I am with my friends. We often chat and relax after the morning chores and this makes me very happy.
