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 ($466 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent the larger part of my third transfer on paying my college fees for a teaching course which I am undertaking 45,000 KES. I also bought food and household expenditures as well.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer, in that I am hopeful and certain of completing my long term goal that is pursuing my education since before the transfer I was a school dropout due to larger sum of school fees arrears that could allow be to be in school and now I am almost finishing my studies since I have a few semesters to go. My children's health have also improved since they are able to get balanced diet meals.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well by involving the community members in the transfer- related project by working on continuous mobilization which made a larger percentage of my village members to participate despite the misconceptions. I will request GiveDirectly to reconsider adding the recipients some money because we still have pending projects.
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 to pay my college fees and bought food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I'm going to finished my college.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying food, one bag of corn and I also payed school fees for my children who are still in school
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy when I received the cash because it gave me hope for paying school fees for my children who were struggling with school fee issues during that time, were it not for Give Directly I would have not payed school fees for my children
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I'm planning to spend my transfer on going back to college to continue with my course in education,pay school fees for my children in primary school and lastly use the remaining amount to buy food and clothes for the family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is owning my current house, this was after saving money from sweet potatoes farming.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I'm facing currently is the inability to go back and finish my education, I dropped out of college when paying fees became very difficult due to lack of money but thanks to Givedirectly I will fulfill my dream of becoming a teacher.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when my children are playing next to me.It gives me joy to see them happy.
