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 ($466 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 cement and sand which I have used to renovate my house. I paid laborers who renovated my house, I bought two sheep for rearing and other household items which I did not have. The remaining amount, I spent to buy food for my family and also gave my spouse some amount to restock his business.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that, I now live in a more spacious and plastered house than the one I was living in which was much smaller and also I have household furniture which I never thought I could buy. All this would not have been possible without the transfer.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly uplifted the living standards of recipients in our community through cash transfers. GiveDirectly should educate recipients more on how to spend the transfer to change their lives.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($487 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent most of my second transfer to buy building materials which I have used to build a house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have a house of my own and no longer sleeps in someone's else's house. Thank you GD.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I bought 12 iron sheets then used the rest on food for the house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy because I would be able to meet many of my needs that I couldn't meet before.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to hire land and expand my farming on it since I have very small land to caltivate.I also plan to buy building material like iron sheets, timber ,nails and pay work man to build a new house since my current house is too small to fit my bigger family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I educated my daughter upto form four and now she can comfortably help herself.That makes me very proud.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is raising school fees for my four children in class four,five,six and seven.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when I am working in my farm because that is where I get food for my family.
