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 ($468 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
My main goal was to build a house so I spent my third transfer on buying building materials and paid construction fees for my new house. I am happily and peacefully living in my own homestead compared to when I lived in a shared homestead.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Having a home of my dream is the biggest difference in my life. I thank GiveDirectly for the miraculous support.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly staffs are so polite and tolerant to us. Above all they are the best in their selection of the most needy households in the village and giving them direct support without biasness or corruption.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($491 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the whole of my second transfer on buying building materials (40 iron sheets,4 steel windows and 2 steel doors) to enable me have my own home which is, according to my traditon a right of passage.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have building materials in readiness for my dream home.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I have saved my first transfer. When I get my second payment I will use them to buy building materials.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming payment to buy building materials and build a iron roof house.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We are planning to spend our transfer building materials so as to build a new and better house. Our culture demands that we move from where our house currently stands to another spot, and that's what we are planning to accomplish using the transfer.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is my small business of selling firewood. This gives me food and caters for my other needs.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing in my life is lack of money to clear the fee arrears that my child has at the polytechnic where he studies.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when all my family are gathered in the house and sharing about their day.
