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
47900 KES ($462 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer to buy steel door, windows and panes which I have fixed on my house. I bought a bull to assist me in ploughing and the remaining amount, I spent to restock my small scale shop
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
If I would not have received the transfer, I would not have renovated my house and restocked my business which is now my major source of income. Thank you GD for the transfer
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well in sending us transfers directly and leaving us to make our decisions on how to spend the transfer.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying a cow as an investment for my children school fees besides it providing me with milk to meet my other needs. I bought iron sheets for a house I am yet to build as the current one is smaller and paid my children school fees to enable them stay in school.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is having a cow that besides giving me a source of income through selling its milk is an investment for my children school fees.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the 2,000KES of the first transfer on paying school fees for my child, and bought iron sheet to finish roofing my house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy!
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is that we are not good health wise and getting proper treatment is not easy. The little we make from selling doughnuts is just for buying food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am sharing a meal with my children in the evening and we are telling stories.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving the money will enable me boost my business and I will also be able to further my son's education who dropped out of school because of lack of money.
