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
47900 KES ($463 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used a portion of my third transfer to pay school fees for my child who is in high because I did not want her to be sent home for school fees, I bought cement and sand which I have used to renovate the house I was living in from mud to plastered because I did not want to be stressed up looking for cowdung to smear my house. The remaining amount, I spent to buy a cow which will soon provide my family with milk and to always remind me of GiveDirectly.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent most of the second transfer to plaster my house since it was in a bad condition. The remaining balance l spent to pay school for my child who is in secondary school.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that l am now curtained that my child will complete her secondary school. l am also staying in a very nice neat house compared as before when l was staying in a dusty house, which was not good for my health.
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 paying secondary school fees for my child to settle in school. I bought a bag of corn and food for my family to have daily meals.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
receiving my money brought me a lot of joy because I was broke.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is when my children are sent back home to from school due to lack of school fees . This is because of low income due to lack of a proper job .
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning. This is because I have seen a bright new day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I felt happy knowing that I am among those receiving this money . This money will help pay school fees and build my house to semi- permanent.
