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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I used my transfer to plaster my house (20000), paid secondary school fees (10000), paid for my son's welding course (10000), opened a small shop (6000) and bought a bag of maize (3600).
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I used to dig and weed for people to make a living for me and my children which was never enough for our upkeep but now i have a shop of my own i earn a daily income. My sons are going on with studies and my house is now better and more comfortable. I would not have managed this as a widow. I am so happy for the change GD has brought to my life. I wish i could thank you face to face.
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 spent my Token payment on Welding training and also secondary school fee for my children.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming lump sum payment on construction of a new house, payment of Welding and secondary school fee for my children since I am their only parent.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
The biggest thing I want do is to pay school fees for my children.I have a form four leaver, and a form two drop out. I also plan to build a toilet. The rest I will invest in a business of selling cereals like rice and beans.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement am proudest of is raising my children. My husband passed away when they were still toddlers. I have struggled to make ends meet. Every day I wake-up at 4 am to make chapatis which I sale during morning hours before I go for casual jobs. I feel proud for this far they have come.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face now is lack of a sustainable income source to feed my family. I do try as hard as I can to make ends meet but it's surely not enough.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake-up to make my chapatis because then I know I will sale and make some profit out of it.
