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.
Learn more about how recipients opt in to share their stories.
There will be no further updates from this completed recipient.
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($479 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
check
What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used the last cash transfer to build a new permanent house that is more beautiful than what I had initially. I am proud to own such a house now. My husband died and left me in a mud house but I moved away from that when GD came to our village.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($486 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
attach_money
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on 20 bags of cement, bricks, wall pass and steel door and windows which am currently using in building a permanent house since am currently living in a mud house which keeps on cracking. The remaining amount, I spent to pay laborers who were building my house, bought food for my family and other household goods which I did not have.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly did well in sending us money which has brought a lot of changes in our community in that recipients built decent houses and also did what they could not do before due to their financial status. I have not seen anything that GD did not do well.
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 have built a brick house which am currently building. I never thought I could build such a house in my life and this makes me very happy. Thank you GD for the transfer.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
attach_money
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying a sack of maize @3800 Kes and bought a mattress @3000 Kes. I also gave my mother a token and bought food with the rest of the money.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the transfer, I felt very excited and relaxed because I knew that my children would have something to eat. If it were not for the money, my family could have gone hungry that day. Thanks to GD.
Enrolled
access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship in my life is getting enough food for my family and taking care of my ageing mother.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is always in the mourning when I wake up healthy or not sick.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will build a good house.
