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 ($466 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used a portion of the transfer to complete my house which I commenced building using the second transfer. I invested a portion of th transfer in second hand clothes business. I also purchased foodstuffs for family consumption.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that I now have a reliable source of income from my business and fend for my family with less ado. I'm sure without the support I received from GD, I could still be languishing in abject poverty.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, what GD does well is that it give us liquid cash to spend and change our lives. This means that it believe in us that we know how to manage money only that we don't have.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to pay school for my children and medical fee for my mother.I also built a new house of 32 pieces iron sheets since my previous house was of 10 pieces of iron sheets.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My biggest difference is that I have a wonderful house and my children are healthy.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying iron sheets(10,000 KES) since this was a priority and could not even wait..
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I felt extremely excited since we now have hope to begin the process of building a new and bigger house for the family
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to build a big house since the one I am in is very small.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that I built the house that I am in by selling fish.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that I am not well and I have not been able to get treatment.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I wake up in the morning and am not sick.
