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 ($468 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent all my third transfer on paying school fees for all my three dependants in secondary schools. I also bought a bag of maize and spent the rest on buying school uniforms for my grandchildren in lower primary school.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life has really changed, I have plastered my house, paid school fees for my dependants and prepared to build my son a small house when he completes his secondary education.Thanks to GiveDirectly for transforming our lives.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly sent us money directly as the name suggests unlike other organizations whose supports are politically manipulated and corrupted.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($491 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent most of my second transfer on plastering my house since having a muddy house is very expensive because it needs constant repair and the mud used is very expensive.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I live in a strong house now which doesn't need constant repair and helps me in saving the little resources I have to use in other basic needs.
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 paid school fees of 6000 KES for my child and spending 3800 KES as capital for buying and selling sweet potatoes.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to repair my old house with cement and sand when I get my upcoming transfer payment.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on school fees for my children, and also to buy cement and sand to plaster the floor of my house.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is my small business of selling potatoes and other food items at the market.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing in my life is lack of enough food for my family big family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when I am at the market and getting many customers.
