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
50000 KES ($486 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent all my third transfer to pay my college fees
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that my dairy business are doing fine and I'm able to take care of my family without struggles.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion,GD does well in dealing with the recipient directly and I have nothing negative,thank you GD.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($493 USD)
access_time 8 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on paying school fees worth 50000 KES
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I was able to build a kitchen and pay school fees for my children
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the token payment to pay part of college fees.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to pay another part of the college fees and also buy a cow.
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access_time over 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend the transfer on school fees for my daughter who is in form one, and my dependant nephew who is in polytechnic undertaking a welding and fabrication course.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I am proudest of the fact that after dropping out of school in form three due to lack of school fees , I was then able to do casual work in construction sites, from which I saved some money which I later used to go back to school, and now I am employed to teach at a local primary school.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life has been the lack of school fees for my children and other children who I support. Sometimes these children get sent away from school when I don't have any money to pay for them.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I have completed all the day's tasks. Completing the day's tasks gives me a sense of accomplishment and I am usually happy when that happens.
