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 second transfer on renting a shop and started a small retail shop business which is running as I speak.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have educated my children with alot of ease since I started receiving this transfers from GiveDirectly hence they are no longer sent home due to school fees arrears.Thanks to GiveDirectly.
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 hiring a piece of land for planting cereals and paid cultivation fees . I bought a bed 3,500 KES and fertilizer. I also bought food for my family's consumption.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer, I felt very happy since I thought it was a scam and upon seeing the transfer I truly believed that GiveDirectly truly fulfills its promises to the poorest households.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we face is lack of finances. We can barely provide for our nuclear family, yet we also have our elderly parents who depend on us totally.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when we're having dinner. It's the only time we get to have a meal together and laugh as we story.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
We are very happy and thankful to Give Directly and the donors for giving us a chance to benefit out of this program. We look forward to investing in business!
