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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I spent my second transfer to pay school fees for my son in secondary school. I also bought bricks and sand that I am planning to use to use to build a brick house. I have been longing for a permanent house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my son could have been home now were it not for GiveDirectly. I am happy he is able to stay in school. Thanks to GiveDirectly.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying seeds and fertilizer at 8,000 KES then used the rest on food for the house. Am now very hopeful of getting yields.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the transfer, that's the time I came to believe that GiveDirectly is real because I previously had doubts and thought that it was one of the many organizations that come with big dreams only to disappear in thin air.
Enrolled
access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest difficulty in my life is when i could not afford school fees for my children and had to borrow.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest time of my day is during the day when we are storying with my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will change my life because i have been longing to start a business but have not been able so I'll start a business to help me pay my children's school fees.
