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 ($465 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying soil that I used for smearing the walls and floors of my new house and spent the remaining money on buying new seats as the ones I had were old and worn out.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Receiving the transfer has enable my family to live in a more comfortable house and meet our daily needs without much struggle like before.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Givedirectly has done well in giving each of us the opportunity to utilize our transfers in the best way we see fit. I think Givedirectly has done well so far.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my money on building a new house because my house was very old and almost collapsing.I really needed a new house and could not afford to raise money and build on my own.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I now have a good house, I can afford three meals per day for my family and most importantly, all my children are in school.
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 first transfer on buying 5 iron sheets at 4,000 KES, paid 3,000 KES on school fees and invested the rest of the money in my vegetable selling business.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to use my upcoming transfer on building a new house because the house i am currently living in is almost crumbling down.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the money to build a new house since my house is in a very bad condition. Secondly I would wish to buy a cow for future use. Finally l would like to open up a business to generate income to support my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that we used not to have a home but we have struggled and built our own home.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is poor source of income to take care of the extended family since we have total orphans.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when all my family members are in good health.
