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
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent the larger part of my third transfer on buying a steel door and 40 pieces of iron sheets and nails since I am planning to build a four-roomed house in my own homestead since the house I am staying in at the moment is small and squeezed house hence its not fitting my family members comfortably.I bought a bag of maize for my family consumption and household utensils. I also bought a piece of mattress and a radio too.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer is that I have bought household furniture that I didn't have before which I could not afford due to lack of money. I am also happy that I am seeing my child through his education with alot of ease since at the moment I am no-longer worried of him being sent home most of the time due to school fee arrears.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well by giving unconditional cash transfer which has changed lives since those recipients who received the transfer they mainly used the money to pay school fees and also built houses.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on paying 40,000 KES school fee for my child in high school for a period of one year then used 5,000 KES to buy school uniform, shoes and books for my child then used the rest on little house errands.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I managed to admit my child into high school even though he was initially stuck back at home due to financial problems.
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 to buy new seats to replace the old broken ones that were in the house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy when I received the money from GiveDirectly because I really needed seats in my house.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer to pay school fees for my children.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is paying school for my eldest child through high school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing is lack of money to pay school fees for my child who has just completed primary school and is going to join secondary school next year.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I have woken up well and I just thank God for that.
