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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Do you have any new or additional goals for your life for the next four months?
Having completed the construction of the house, I still feel that there is a need to make everything in the new house new. I have managed to change a lot and currently, I have a new goal to purchase new furniture as the final stage of my project. This as per my plan will only take a maximum of four months and all shall be in place. I am always grateful to GiveDirectly whenever I look at the changes I have registered in our household and I am still hopeful that as long as we are still receiving the transfers, more changes are still coming our way.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life in the last four months preceding the current transfer.
After a long time in the construction process of a new house, I started in our household, I finally managed to complete it. I have been working over it in phases and the last phase was happening in the last four months. This was the most crucial part of the construction which enabled me to move in after completion. This was the purchase and fixing of the window grills and panes. This to me has been a milestone and it's the biggest difference in my daily life in the last four months. I am now living in a new house just left to furnish it up by incorporating a piece of new furniture in the next few months.
How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
In the next six months, it is my great wish and expectation that I will have completed all the interior setting of our new house with the new furniture in place. This is realistic both to me and the other members of the household since we have been building on our savings for some time now.
12th Payment
Transfer Amount
2280 KES ($22 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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How is your life currently different from how it was four months ago?
Previously, we were living in a small house which could not accommodate my family members comfortably. This meant that my children had to sleep at my neighbor's house and I was not comfortable with the whole idea. This is because I was worried that my children could be indulged in quire behaviors while interacting with their peers as they head to sleep at night. My life is currently different from how it was four months ago in that, I have completed the construction of my house. I am glad since they sleep at home and this has enabled them to have enough time for their studies in the evening.
Do you have any new or additional goals for your life for the next four months?
I am a vegetable vendor and I would wish to expand my business by building business premises. Therefore my additional goal for my life in the next four months is to improve this business since my perception is expanding it. It will be a contributor to maximized daily profits after accomplishing this project.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life in the last four months preceding the current transfer.
The biggest difference in my daily life in the last four months preceding the current transfer is that I have been able to provide for my family's needs adequately. This is because GiveDirectly's transfers have enabled me to buy my family necessities on time. Therefore, I no longer feel burdened with my household commitments like before.
How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
I expect my life to change in the next six months in that I will have built a business premise to put up my business with the upcoming transfer. This will diversify items I will be selling since I will not abandon my vegetable business. For instance, I will be able to give a helping hand to my spouse in paying school fees for our children because I am anticipating my profits to increase as compared to the ones I am getting now.
8th Payment
Transfer Amount
2280 KES ($23 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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How is your life currently different from how it was four months ago?
My life is currently different from how it was four months ago because we have attained lots of things. First, we are living in a better house after completing the construction. We have cemented the floor of our house and fixed glass windows. Accordingly, our house is less dusty. Secondly, we have adequate maize for consumption. I used the transfers from GiveDirecdely to purchase maize in bulk to avoid the tedious work of acquiring them from the market more frequently. Thirdly, I find that my family is happier and more presentable because I purchased some clothes using transfers from GiveDirectly.
Do you have any new or additional goals for your life for the next four months?
The additional goal for my life for the next four months is to open a shop. I will save the transfers from GiveDirectly through table banking to facilitate the project. I chose to open a shop because it is less tedious compared to the activities that I am currently handling.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life in the last four months preceding the current transfer.
The biggest difference in my daily life in the last four months preceding the current transfer I have gained more prestige from our renovated house. We are currently living in a relatively more beautiful house with a cemented floor. Still, I have fixed glass windows in our timber-walled house, making it more attractive. Hence, we feel more healthy because our rooms are less dusty and easy to maintain unlike before.
How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
I expect my life to change drastically in the next six months. This is because I trust my shop project will be running smoothly. Accordingly, I will be enjoying a higher income since I will be operating my shop and doing farming simultaneously. Still, I will be more confident that I can afford to pay school fees for my children following the increased income.
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
4560 KES ($45 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my life is that my children no longer go without food anymore. When I get the monthly transfer, I buy enough food for us for the whole month.
How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
I expect that in the next six months my house would be complete and I would be having a dairy cow for rearing.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is currently different because my children are well clothed and healthy because they have enough food to eat. The pressure of getting food and other needs has also been reduce as compared to before.
Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
My current goal is that I want to finish building our house which stopped when when we ran out of funds to finish up.
Enrolled
access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
There was a time my Son Emmanuel tried committing suicide and this was the lowest moment in life. We spent a lot of resources and time in hospital. It took him time to recover and at some point we had to seek spiritual help. Our pastor helped us through and we thank God For his grace. Emanuel is now doing well in school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Morning is the happiest part of my day. This is the time I thank God because it always by His Grace that one sees a new day. Morning also give me a chance to plan for the day's activities and run my business smoothly
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Am planning to spend my transfer on improving my house. I would like to complete construction as soon as possible, and with the support from my husband I believe it is achievable. Other than that, this transfers will boost my farming business.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
Purchasing a water storage tank is an achievement am proudest of in my life since water shortage is the biggest problem in the community. Since I purchased it, I have saved time and energy and am able to concentrate more on house work and business .