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 ($469 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my transfer on buying iron sheets that I am planning to use to construct a new house. I am staying in a grass thatched house that is not in a very good condition. The remaining I spent on buying sheep that I am rearing and the remaining on food for my family consumption.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($490 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on clearing the secondary school fees balance I had and acqired my certificate. I then enrolled in computer classes and my spouse enrolled in a driving school to enable us advance in skills to support our children to have a bright future. I bought 2 sheep as an investment and I am planning to buy iron sheets with the balance so that we can we can build a new spacious house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am so relieved because my daily life has taken a better course and so my future is promising. I am so thankful to Give Directly.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($98 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent majorly on buying iron sheets for replacing my thatched roof and food for my family with the little money I was left with.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to spend my upcoming transfer on buying more iron sheets, repairing my leaking roof and buying cattle for grazing.
Enrolled
access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use the transfer on building a better house. My current house is grass thatched and the roof is leaking. I also will spend the remaining amount on buying household items like chairs,bed and blankets.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My achievement is that through farming sweet potatoes and l got good yields which l sold and used the money to buy my mother three goats.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in my life is that l would like to go a medical school to studying nursing but l don't have money to pay college fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of my day is in the evening. I spend time with my family and take dinner together.
