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 ($465 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on food for my family and plaster my house,I also fixed my winow and door with the remaining cash.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my transfer on buying building materials which were used on building me a bigger and more spacious house because my other house was very small and squeezed. I also bought a solar lamp to replace my paraffin tin lamp. I then spent the rest of the transfer on buying new shoes for my children.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my life has greatly changed and especially because I no longer use a tin lamp because I was able to buy a solar lamp that is healthy and cheaper to use.
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?
When I received my first transfer, I used 5000 KES from it to buy iron sheets for building my new kitchen since I used to cook outside. The balance was spent on buying a mattress because I used to sleep on rags before.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so grateful to Give Directly the moment I received my money since I knew I would afford proper bedding from it.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in life is lack of a stable source of income. Since I always work as a casualty, I sometimes don't get a job to do and that means no pay for that day.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day while having lunch with my children.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is going to enable me build a better house which will be spacious enough for my family.
