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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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
63900 KES ($635 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my transfer on buying cement and sand which I used in plastering my house which now looks very nice. I also paid school fees for four children in primary school and one in secondary school.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give Directly does well by giving people cash unconditionally. You use as you wish. There is nothing Give Directly do not do well.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I live in a good and decent house and I was able to pay school fees in time without my children being sent home for the same.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
44000 KES ($426 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to renovate my house,build a kitchen which will also be used as a visitors room and bought food with the remaining transfer.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received my money I felt very happy knowing that my visitors will now sleep peaceful and that I will never again send my visitors to sleep in my neighbor's house.thank you GD.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The money I get from my casual job is not enough to cater for my daily needs thus cause so much struggle to meet some.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Morning's make me happy because God has granted me another day to live.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It will mean that I will be able to renovate my house.
