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 the whole of the third transfer to pay school fee for two children who are in collage and university because l am very sure this the best gift l can give them to help them in future.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life different than it would have been if I never received the transfer is that, I could not have manage to pay school fee for my children and sure it has been a challenged to me rising their school fee.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion Give Directly has really transformed people's lives by giving them nonrefundable transfer, one do not need to strangle to refund the money back.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on paying school fees for my children with 50000 KES
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I was able to afford to pay school fees for my children
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the toke transfer to partly pay college fees for my daughter.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to buy construction materials and construct a new house and also finish up payment of school fees.
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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 fees for my children three children who are all in college.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is starting my small business of selling firewood and charcoal, and using the proceeds to support my children's education.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is the sickness of my elderly father, who depends on me for support.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when when I have spread my wares and I am ready to start selling in the market.
