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 ($465 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer to buy steel door which I have fixed on my house, I paid laborers who renovated my house. I bought a cupboard to store utensils and the remaining amount, I spent to buy food for my family.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
If I would not have received the money, I would still be living in my parents-in-law's compound and I would not have built a three roomed house in my own compound.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well in sending us transfers directly hence no corruption. I have not seen anything that GD did not do well.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($487 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying building materials including, Iron sheets, building poles and building nails which were used on building my new home because I moved from my parents in law's home to my own home now.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I wake up in my own home and my own compound. I dedicate my time daily to ensure everything is in order.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 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 sheep, a bag of maize for family consumption, a water tank and the remaining I spent on buying food to feed my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy when I received the transfer, It was a turning point in my life as I was sure that I'll receive all the transfer from GD. Thanks a lot GD.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to set up a business that will enable me provide for my family and I will also buy a water tank since getting water in our are is difficult.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
At the moment I don't have any achievement that I can talk about since life has not been all that good.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship is lack of money since we don't have jobs .
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when am having meal with my children during the day.
