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 ($475 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used the last cash transfer to plaster my house apart from paying school fees for my child. In addition to that, I bought food for my family since we were facing a harsh dry season. Finally, I used what remained to paint my house.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy sand and cement which I have used to renovate my house from mud to plastered. I bought steel door which I have fixed in my house and also paid laborers who renovated and fixed windows on my house and also bought two new mattresses. The remaining amount, I spent to buy food and utensils which I did not have.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I am very happy because since I plastered my house my family have not been attacked with fleas like it has always been in the past and this also has brought a peaceful sleep at night. Thank you GD for the transfer.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 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 repairing my house which was almost falling .
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy the moment when I received my money
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Going hungry due to drought.
What is the happiest part of your day?
When at the table enjoying meals together especially lunch or dinner.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
"It brings us joy as we will now be able to move from burning charcoal to starting a wholesale business.It also means we will own our own livestock and construct a better house".
