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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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
66000 KES ($657 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my transfer to buy iron sheets that I used to build my new house because the house I was staying in was too small and the roof was leaking. I also paid school fees for my child.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion give directly help uplift the living standard of poor people in different communities.Personally I do not see what they do not do well.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Currently I am staying in a spacious house and I am not being rained on unlike before when I was staying in a small house that was leaking. I can now feed my family well since I started a business that gives me small income daily hence I can support my family.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
44000 KES ($427 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent all of my first transfer to build a house since I had an old roofed house which was almost falling down.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy and thanked God for his blessings, thank you Give directly.
Enrolled
access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest challenge that I have faced is lack of money to provide adequate food for my family due to increased economy.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest moment is during the day because this is the time I interact with my friends hence reduces for me stress.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is a blessing to my family since I will be able to reconstruct my house which is in bad condition due to lack of money. I will also purchase furniture.
