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
47900 KES ($478 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
My last cash transfer was spent on buying cement, new windows and doors that we fitted into our new house. The technicians who were working on the new house were also paid using part of this cash.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 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 cementing the entire house with the whole amount.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I no longer spend much energy and time mud smearing the house as before now that it is cemented.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent most of my first transfer to buy iron sheets which I intend to use in building my children a house to sleep in. I also bought seed for planting and food for my family
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the money, I was very happy and thanked God for his blessings and to GD for the life changing transfer.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing currently is how to get food for the family. We are experiencing drought and food prices are high.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when preparing meals for my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means my children in secondary school are going to complete their education since I am going to pay school fees for them.
