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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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Owning some goats is the biggest difference in my daily life. I could not have acquired any if I were to buy them at my own cost considering the financial hardship I was facing before GiveDirectly came us. I really value them as assets. I am expecting them to increase in number, so that I can readily sell the offsprings to meet future financial needs like educating my children.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I received a message alert early in the morning. I waited for my helper at daybreak who checked and confirmed to me that it was from GiveDirectly informing me that I had finally received my first transfer. I felt happy and thanked them for their financial help.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent KES 10400 of my first transfer to buy five goats. I decided to purchase them because I know once they reproduce and increase in number, I will have something to depend on in case I am faced with a financial problem. In addition to this, my children have been seeking shelter at night from the neighborhood and as a parent, I was not at peace seeing them in this situation. Because of this, I purchased some building materials which include pieces of iron sheets and building poles to build a house for them. I know once this house is complete, then my children will no longer be troubled to seek shelter elsewhere. Apart from all this, I also bought a new bed to replace the old traditional bed that I have been using. I did some household shopping on foodstuffs and other necessities for my family, and paying for some daily household expenses on the remaining amount.
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
My desire has been to start livestock rearing business due to lack of capital this longing has not been realized. Receiving this money means I will be able to fulfill it, I am planning to spend my transfer in purchasing goats because they can endure the harsh weather conditions in our area and are not prone to diseases. This will act as my long-time investment.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Evening is the happiest part of my day because it is at this time that I can have dinner and rest after a long day of work.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The reality of life strikes me after the demise of my husband ten years ago. I was forced to carry the burden of raising my family. Charcoal burning activity is what I have known in my life, Considering the nature of this job as being tiresome and laborious I am still forced to do it despite my deteriorating health condition associated with elderly. I am happy to here about the transfer I am about to receive.
