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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I spent my first transfer to buy furniture,bedding and 80 tonne of sand which I will that I will use to plaster my house. I also bought food for my upkeep
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I biggest deference in my dairy life is that we no longer go without food as we used.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on treatment, bought cushions, utensils and food for my household.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
My heart melted with joy when I receive the transfers because I was often sick with no money for treatment but GD finally saved my poor financial situation.
Enrolled
access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have is that I have a chest problem which I have not been able to treat for a very long time because of lack of money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am cooking for the children at the school where I work. It makes me busy.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will enable me to own a cow which is something I have always yearned for,it will make farming easy for me since I will be cultivating my land early and planting early enough.
