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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How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
Base on the current progress in my plan to establish poultry farming, I have great expectations that in the next six months, it will be fully established and running.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life in the last four months preceding the current transfer.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the great improvement of my farming. Initially, I was only running a subsistence farming but at the moment I have managed to also venture into livestock farming which means a projected increase in my income. The maize I planted are now flowered and it is just some months before we harvest and stop buying maize as we have always done. Our hope in life has been rejuvenated and our perspective on what seemed hard is now easy.
Do you have any new or additional goals for your life for the next four months?
Currently, I have a new goal to start poultry farming. I have laid down some plans on the construction of a chicken coop which will be ready in the next two months. This plan to venture into poultry farming has been with us for a long time as we had been hoping to bring in another source of income.
20th Payment
Transfer Amount
2280 KES ($22 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
In the next six months, I expect to have built a new house. Even though it won't be a luxurious one, it will be more comfortable to relax and live in. I plan to start a poultry farm also. They will help me a lot since I can decide to sell a few to cater for emergencies. Apart from that, I also expect a bumper harvest since I used certified seeds and fertilizers. My dairy cow is also almost calving so I expect some income from the sale of milk.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life in the last four months preceding the current transfer.
The biggest difference in my daily life in the last four months is that I can now support my family without any problem. My farming techniques have improved since I can now afford to purchase good quality seeds and fertilizer. This guarantees me a bumper harvest from the maize farm that I previously cultivated. The money I get from the sales of the maize is way much more compared to the wages I used to get from the casual jobs
Do you have any new or additional goals for your life for the next four months?
My additional goal for the next four months is to construct a decent house. Currently, I am living in an old grass thatched roof hut that sometimes leaks during a heavy downpour. Since it was built several years ago, it looks old and unpresentable. I will, therefore, ensure that I save enough money and build a decent house and save me from the shame of living in a shanty building
16th Payment
Transfer Amount
2280 KES ($22 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
I expect my life to change in the next six months in that I will have started my poultry keeping project. With this project, I am optimistic that my family will be getting their needs on time. This is because I will be selling some of the eggs and use the money to meet our needs. I thank Give Directly for giving me the capital to start this project. I do not think I would have thought of starting this project this soon.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life in the last four months preceding the current transfer.
The biggest difference in my daily life in the last four months preceding the current transfer is that I have been able to provide adequately for my family. My transfers have helped me to achieve this. Since I now have sources of income, I can easily follow my budget and meet most of my family's needs. Initially, I only depended on casual jobs which were unreliable and paid very little. I could hardly take care of my family due to lack of enough money. I am glad because I now have a fall back plan in case I do not get enough money through casual jobs.
Do you have any new or additional goals for your life for the next four months?
My additional goal for my life for the next four months is to start poultry keeping project. I settled on this since it can be managed with other projects at the same time. They are also on high demand and I believe this business will grow within a very short time. I also like the fact that it does not require a lot of attention, once they are well fed they are good to go. I am glad that I finally managed to start a project that will sustain me for a long time
How is your life currently different from how it was four months ago?
My life is currently different from how it was four months ago in that I have been able to improve my farming practices. Through the transfers, I have managed to buy farm inputs. I have also been able to plant on time. Due to this, I am hopeful that my harvests this year will increase hence my family will have enough food to last us till the next harvesting season. In addition to this, my family now dress smartly. Even though our clothes are not expensive, I am glad since we are always decent and look presentable most of the time. Unlike before when we would put on tattered clothes because we could not afford such quite often.
12th Payment
Transfer Amount
2280 KES ($23 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
8th Payment
Transfer Amount
2280 KES ($23 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
In the next six months, I would expect to start poultry farming so that I can get eggs for sale. This will help me to meet other basic needs.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life in the last four months preceding the current transfer.
The biggest difference in my life is that now I no longer struggle to get money for use as now I can even get goods on credit and pay once I get monthly transfer from Give Directly.
Do you have any new or additional goals for your life for the next four months?
My new goal is to start a cereal business so that I can get small profit to sustain my family.
How is your life currently different from how it was four months ago?
Currently, I and my children are looking smart since we can afford to buy good clothes. Also, we can buy soap and obtain goods on credit and pay after receiving the money.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
2280 KES ($23 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
The goals I now have is to plant maize and buy chicken.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life currently is different since I nowadays do not lack every thing like before.
How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
My life will have changed since by then, I will have bought chicken and will not be buying maize flour anymore since I am planning to plant the ones which takes 4 months.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Happiness is my biggest difference since I know that I am also earning something every month.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is providing basic needs for my children since I do not work and getting money really needs alot of struggle.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening after my days work since that is when I rest
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Am planning to spend my transfers on farming, buy atleast two chicken per month, buy my children school uniform, pens and inner clothes for ladies
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement which am proud of is my children are going to school.