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 37,000KES ironsheet, timber and nails for building an iron roofed house, and spent the rest on groceries.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have been unable to raise enough money to build a spacious house, but now i have already bought the materials; I will soon live in a good iron roofed house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used my token payment to stock my shop (10000).
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to use my upcoming lump-sum payment to build a bigger house and organize for payment of my dowry.
Enrolled
access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to expand my house because it's small and I usually get humiliated when I have visitors. I also want to expand my business by increasing stock so that even after the Give Directly help is over I can still earn income and take care of my family's financial needs.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that using my income from my small business I have set up my home, built a house and purchase a few household furniture and so my house looks beautiful.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in life is that I earn very little from my business and I am like the key breadwinner to my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up and set off for work where I get my daily income.
