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 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
We spent the third transfer to buy a second hand motorcycle that my spouse use for taxi within the village.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different because I can be able to live comfortably in a bigger and more spacious house. Moreover, we get daily income from the motorcycle taxi that my spouse operates within the village. This has prevented us from constantly borrowing money from relatives.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly did well because they sent the transfers directly to the recipient who is able to spend it independently.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($491 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on building an iron roofed house since I had a small and leaking house.I also bought food,shoes and clothes.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a good house which isn't a health risk for me.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the first transfer on buying a bed worth 6,000 KES, used 3,000 KES to buy iron sheets and the remaining 1, 000 KES I spent on food.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
I am planning to use the second transfer on building a house, buy livestock and pay school fees.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
We are planning to spend our transfer on iron sheets, labour, timber and other things so as to build a larger house, because our current house is too small and the family is growing bigger.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is building our own house, even if it is small. We are proud of it, anyway.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing in my life is lack of food, because our farm is too small to produce all the food we need, and we don't have any meaningful source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I am bathing my baby.
