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
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on paying school for my orphaned niece who in the university .I also bought two cows 27,000 KES.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is I have managed to buy three cow hence I have recovered the cows I had lost during the drought we were facing.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on purchasing an ox which I intend to bring up and later use for ploughing. Being a farmer, an ox was very necessary because hiring other people's oxen was very expensive.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy when I received my transfer because initially I thought I it would take a whole century before the organisation responds. I was shocked how fast GiveDirectly works.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
"The biggest hardship currently facing us is the prolonged drought.Livestock have died,crops have failed leading severe hunger".
What is the happiest part of your day?
"In the afternoon when I can relax and read a book or newspaper after morning chores."
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"It will be a big boost to me because it will relieve me of the school fees burden.Mine is to say big thank you so much to give directly."
