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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11th Payment
Transfer Amount
2280 KES ($22 USD)
access_time almost 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 5 years ago
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How is your life currently different from how it was four months ago?
Currently, I use the transfers to pay my own school fees. I am able to afford my personal effects too. I do not spend a lot of time at home because I have a way of clearing my outstanding fee balance. Thank You GiveDirectly for making my dream come true. Previously, my parents would struggle so much just to raise some little money to pay for my school fees. I had finished my primary school and they had no plans of taking me to secondary as they earn so little that can only put a few meals in our family table.
Do you have any new or additional goals for your life for the next four months?
Right now, I do not have any new goal as I want to concentrate more on saving towards paying for my school fees.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life in the last four months preceding the current transfer.
The biggest difference in my life right now is that I can pay my own school fees and does not have to burden my parents. I do not have to be dependent on my parents. I was able to enrol myself in a secondary school and I look forward to fulfilling my dreams of finishing my secondary school education.
How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
I am going to save more and pay more school fees. I would not wish to be sent away from school every now and then. I also want to buy a school uniform for the next term as I had an old one. Next year I will be joining form four and I need to be in school most of the time to get to study well and pass my exams.
4th Payment
Transfer Amount
4560 KES ($45 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I have been able to pay my own school fees in time without deoending on my parents which has really caused a lot of pecae and happiness.
How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
I would want to ensure I pay school fees in time.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I have never been sent home for school fees because I pay in time, We have been eating well and personal effects which I lacked.
Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
I would want to still pay school.
Enrolled
access_time 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing in life is lack of school fees. I have arrears that makes me stay at home and miss lessons while my peers are at school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I am preparing to go to school to endeavour for my success.
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend the transfer on paying my school fees to meet my dream of becoming a lawyer as this philanthropic opportunity has come at the right time. I am sure of clearing the fee arrears and advancement as well.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am most proud of is passing primary National Examination with flying colors. This enabled me to secure chance in one of the best secondary school.
