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
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I had a small house with two small rooms so I used my last transfer to build a house and then paid school fees arrears for my child.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on building a decent spacious three roomed house as opposed to before the transfers when I was staying in a small uncomfortable house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am peaceful at heart and stress- free because I have achieved one of my dream of having a decent spacious three roomed house as GiveDirectly made it a reality hence I feel confident will hosting my visitors now.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying one bag of maize and paying school fees for my three children who are still in school
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy when I received the cash because it gave me hope of being able to pay school fees for my three children who are still in school
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We plan to use our transfer on paying school fees for our child who is joining form one next year, we also intend to cement our current house and use the remaining amount to buy household items and food.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Our proudest achievement was last year when we got bumper harvest from our farm which we sold and paid school fees for our children and bought some furniture.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship in our lives currently is on paying school fees and lack of bulls to help us plough our farm,we recently had our two bulls stolen by cattle rustlers and this has made it very difficult for us to even plough bigger pieces of land.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening after the meals when as a family we get time to study the word of God.
