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 ($467 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my entire third transfer to buy building materials like iron sheets which I have used to build my house and to pay laborers who were building my house.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
As a widow, I could not manage to build a house at the same time take care of my family, but through this transfers, I have a house and also my children can dress and eat three meals a day like other children. Thank you GD.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly sends money directly to the recipient and also it uplifts the living standards of recipients. I have not seen anything that GD did not do well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($491 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent a larger portion of my second cash transfer on increasing stock in my business, bought a cow so that I can benefit from its dairy products, 1 sac of maize for food security and other few household items that I lacked.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I used part of my cash transfer to increase stock in my business. Now I get double profits and I'm not stressed any more of where I'll get the next meal.
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 spent 3,000 KES from the first transfer to buy a blanket, used 2,000 KES to clear fee balance for my child, used 3,000 kES to buy clothes for myself and children, and the remaining 1,300 KES, I spent on household expenses.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I plan to spend my second transfer on buying two bulls, buy mattress and sofasets and also to buy some household utensils.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on iron sheets, poles and timber so as to build a better house house. My husband died and left in this small house, and I now feel I should build another one.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is taking care of my young child.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing in my life is lack of money money to do a more meaningful business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when I am selling vegetables at the market and chatting up my customers.
