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 ($468 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my transfer and some of my savings on buying a motorcycle which my husband currently uses for a taxi business ferrying client from the village market to their homes.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been because I now have livestock and I also have a business which is bringing me income, but the biggest thing is that I now own a motor cycle which is also another source of income for me.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Give directly is a very trustworthy and truthful organization because all they promised us they have fulfilled. I do not think there is anything needs improving.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on purchasing fishing net 15000 KES,2 cows 30000 KES and use 5000 KES to buy my family food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that i now have a source of income.
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 spent 3,000 KES to buy a goat and 4,000 KES on constructing a shade for it. I also spent 1,000 KES on school levies and the rest was spent on buying food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to buy fishing equipment and also buy a cow.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to build a kitchen,I will also expand my house and I will also buy some livestock to keep.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The proudest achievement is that I have some goats that I have bought through the small jobs that I do.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that I don't have money to buy materials for my business and it's really making life difficult.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I can afford a meal for my family.
