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.
I spent my second transfer to buy building materials that I am planning to use to build my own house. Using part of the transfer I used to buy a solar lamp being that the cost of paraffin was going high and affording it was not easy.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have bought all the materials that I will use to build a new house in my own compound as required of me by traditions. This could have taken a longer time were it not for GiveDirectly transfers.
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 first transfer on buying myself a nice suit and shoes,maize seeds and fertlizer for farming.. I have already planetes s
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I received my money when I was in the farm at around mid morning; got so excited and left the farm immediately to get prepare for shopping. I never expected this money at all so I was in a hurry to withdraw and spend it.Thanks you GD.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced in life is that I don't have a stable source of income. This has made life so unbearable because I cannot meet the daily needs of my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I am in the farm weeding. This is a source of livelihood to my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money makes excited. To me, it is like I have been offered a chance to change my life and I believe I will use it wisely to improve my livelihood. I thank Give directly.
