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 ($463 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying steel windows and doors and had them fixed to the house making it look so attractive that every person who comes to my house has to comment on how nice my house is. I also used part of my transfer to offset school arrears for my child for the school administration to release his secondary leaving certificate.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different after receiving the transfer because it has made me have my dream house that without the transfer, would have remained just a dream.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Givedirectly does well in following through with their promises thus I have no complaint about their work.
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 all my second transfer on building an iron roofed house because the one I had was very small.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a spacious house which accommodates me well with my family.
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 5000 KES as business capital for weaving baskets and the remaining amount on buying clothes and food for my family.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend the upcoming transfer payment on enlarging my house and replacing my roof with new iron sheets.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy sand, cement, timber, round poles, nails and iron roofing sheets which I will use to enlarge my house. The remaining transfers will be used to pay school fees for my children and also buy some livestock like cows.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is having educated my daughter, she recently cleared her secondary school education. This was possible because I saved money that I got from selling my farm produce.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to pay college fees for my daughter who recently completed secondary school and also pay school fees for our children who are in secondary schools. They may have to defer their studies if I am unable to raise the required fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up because I expect to get some income during the day.
