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 ($486 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
When I received my third transfer, I spent on building materials including 40 iron sheets and timber for construction. I am really motivated to have a bigger house before the year ends since I would not want visitors including Give Directly officials to find me again in the smaller house that they once found me in. I was really embarrassed since they never had a place to sit-the house was very tiny!
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on iron sheets, timber and calf for ploughing in future. I also spent on maize which was very scarce due to drought and sunk a pit latrine with the rest of the amount.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I was almost arrested by Public Health officers for not hI am finally free from threats from Public Health officers because I have sunk a pit latrine.Besides I now have new goals of building a better house than my current one since I have the resources. Thanks a lot to GiveDirectly for changing my life.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on settling my mother's medical bill after she fell ill and had to be admitted to hospital.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was extremely relieved because I was worrying over where I would get money to pay for my moms medication but the money came on time.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face is lack of financial support. This is because I do not have a stable income to enable me buy my family all they need always like enough food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon. Because this is the time I get to rest after a hard work early morning just for me to have money for food.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money makes me hopeful because I am assured of a better life ahead.
