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.
Learn more about how recipients opt in to share their stories.
There will be no further updates from this completed recipient.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53075 KES ($525 USD)
access_time over 4 years ago
check
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Before Give Directly we had no furniture in my newly built house. We had struggle to build a ironed roofed house but was incomplete as we run short of resources before completion. Now I am happy that I have good seats and table. Also I have fixed widows for my house. I also bought a cow to add to one which we had. Now we have enough milk for use at home and we sell some which earn us some income.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
To me GD is Haven sent as this organization came to our homes and enrolled us to the project. The enrollment process was so transparent and each household in our village benefited. There was nothing which which I observe which is not good about the organization.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
The second transfer which I received from GiveDirectly I spend part of it on food. I bought a few sacks of maize for consumption and a sack of rice. This was because we had no food in store for the family. The remaining portion I spend on buying some bedding and clothing. I saved some which I would spend on emergency expenditure.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($546 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
attach_money
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I am happier and less stressed nowdays with the fact that I have cleared my child's fees and we have a cow of our own. We also have enough good food for all of us.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The transfer came at night when I was asleep. I could not sleep anymore when I checked and saw that it was the money from Givedirectly. We were so happy with my family that we could not sleep anymore. We were overjoyed!
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used the transfer that I received to pay school fees arrears for my child. I also bought a dairy cow for rearing and used the remaining amount to buy food, clothes and other household items.
Enrolled
access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means owning a dairy cow and paying school fees for my children.I am really excited and greatful for such an opportunity
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning.The grace of seeing a new day brings to joy.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is my son loosing eye sight through an accident.He had just completed a mason course in the polythecnic and his dreams of using his skills were cut short.Apart from being strained financially while seeking his medication his dreams were cut short.I am yet to come to terms with the fact that my son is now blind.
