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 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent on paying secondary school fees for my two sons and a daughter then invested the rest on clothes business which is currently doing well.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is very different since I received the transfers from GiveDirectly. I have managed to pay all the fees balances to ensure all my children are learning adequately. I am feel happy n lifted from financial burdens.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly is doing a good job in changing our lives through sending direct transfers, so many households including mine are living a reasonable life today after meeting their basic needs.They also show concern through follow ups to ensure the money is spent well. I can urge them to do field follow-ups and observe the great development impact they have brought in our villages.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on paying school fees for my children.I also added capital to my clothes business.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I was able to take my children to boarding school.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on paying school fees with 9680 KES and settled debts with the remaining 320 KES
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I would like to expand my business and clear my debts with my upcoming transfer
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on constructing a latrine, and also to boost my business of selling clothes.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is building my own house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing in my life is lack of money to pay pay school fees for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when I am selling clothes at the market stalls.
