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 ($466 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer to buy clay which I will use to renovate my house, I bought additional building materials like iron sheets, timber and nails which I have used to build for my co-wife a house. I spent some amount to restock my business
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
If I would not have received the transfer, I would not have revived my cereal business which had long collapsed and also I would not have built the two houses, mine and for my late co-wife. Thank you GD for the transfer
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well in sending us transfers directly to us which has enabled us to achieve what we could not due to our financial status. I have not seen anything that GD has not done well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on settling school fee for whole the term for my three children who are in secondary school.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am at peace because my children's school fees are settled.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 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 paying school fees, bought nails and took some to my business
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on paying school fees, building a new house and I will also take some to my business
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to pay school fees for my co-wife's children who are total orphans. Secondly l would wish to seek medical attention since I have chest problems. Lastly l would like to expand my house to comfortable accommodate my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that l have struggled through my business to keep my children in school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of money to pay school fees for my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is at night when my children are back from school and we are together telling stories.
