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 spent my third transfer on boosting my business 6000 KES, bought 1 cow for 19000 KES, bought 8 plastic chairs 6400 KES, paid medical bills for my son 8000 KES and used balance on daily meals.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is so much diffrent for now unlike before when i used to not even have a house after my spouse passed away.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my own opinion Give directly did a good work in changing lives ever since my spouse passed away i have never dreamt of having a house and Give directly enabled me.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($491 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on building an iron roofed house since my house was very small. I also added capital to my small business.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have an income from my business and helps me in meeting my daily needs.
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?
I pend my first transfer to pay maternity bill for 3000 KES, i also bought a sack of maize for 2700 KES, and the remaining i spend on daily family expenses.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build a better house and fence my homestead with my upcoming transfers.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I'm planning to spend my transfer on iron sheets and round poles in order to build a larger house, because my current house is too small and I am also running a shop inside it. I am also planning to buy some livestock.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is starting my small shop and keeping it running.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is having a sickling child who needs specialised treatment which I can't afford to pay for at this moment.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am preparing supper for my children.
