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 ($462 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer to buy iron sheets, timber and nails which some of it have been used to build for my co-wife her house and also I have paid laborers who built the house and the remaining amount, I spent to buy personal belongings.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
If I would not have received the transfer, my co-wife's house would not have been built which has allowed me to build when I have the money. Thank you GD for the transfer
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well in sending us transfers which has improved the living standards of recipients in our community. GiveDirectly did not do well in sending all the registered recipients in the village to avoid biases.
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 buying timber, paid school fees for our children, bought food and gave my husband capital for buying and selling cattle.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Our lives has improved alot since we received the the money from GD; buying food and other basic need is not a challenge. We have feeding well, paying fees for our children and having new goals of building a home. Thanks to GD.
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 my first transfer on paying school fee for my children in high school and then used the rest on buying a bag of corn which we are still feeding on to date.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was on my way to the stream to fetch water when I saw the message, I shouted in with joy and went back home to inform my husband who also got off his seat and started dancing around the house.
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy building materials and build a semi permanent house because I am tired of smearing my house every now and then,and it's also expensive.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My greatest achievement is that I got educated upto diploma level.And also that I have educated my two children upto form four.That makes me so proud.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest challenge I have faced is alot of hardship in my area because of drought that affect the farms and water scarcity.Getting food and water is very expensive for me.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I am resting.
