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 ($469 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used to suffer from stoke each and every time. When I got my third transfer I went to the hospital for a Magnetic Resonance Venography (MRV) test. The results of the test showed that The stroke resulted from the brain so the doctors put me under medication. I also bought a fridge which I used to store medicine that was prescribed to me by my doctor. The pharmacist advised me to store the medicine in the fridge in order for them to be effective. Now I feel much better and I am able to go about my daily activities thanks to GiveDirectly.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 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 buy fridge for 18000 KES, 7600 KES i paid hospital bill, 16000 KES i spent to buy medicine and 7000 KES i spent on boosting my shop business.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My biggest difference in my life is the improve living standard i'm living at now.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used my token to dig a pit latrine KES 2500 and paid secondary fees for my son KES 7500.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to complete the latrine, build a house for my son and clear school fees balance for my 3 children.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like part of the money to build my son a house because he does not have a house. Finally l would wish to use the rest of the money to pay school fees for my son who is in standard eight and is joining form one next year.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have worked hard and took my children to school and also built a better house after the death of my husband several years ago.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper source of income to pay school fees for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning after praying and when singing.
