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 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent most of my third transfer to install electricity in my house. I bought iron sheets at 16,000 KES and also paid laborers 7,000 KES
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that, I now have a big house and electricity which has relieved me burden
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has changed the lives of recipients through cash transfers which were unconditional. GiveDirectly should stick to helping the less privileged
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 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 digging and building a latrine because I din't have any.I also bought building materials (a steel door,4 steel windows,27 iron sheets and polls) and bought food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a toilet in my home.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 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 buying a mattress worth 6000 KES and food worth 4000 KES
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to build a new house and a latrine with my upcoming transfer
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to use this transfer in building a better house, this one is small but my family is large. I also plan to construct a latrine so that I can improve sanitation here.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that I managed to repay a bank loan despite being a widow.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life was losing my husband at an early age. I had to take care of the family, a responsibility that proved tough to me.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when singing praise songs with our church choir.
