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 buy building materials like iron sheets, timber and nails which I have used to extend my house. I paid laborers who were building my house, I bought solar lamp to relieve me the burden of buying kerosene. I spent some amount to pay school fees for my children and the remaining amount, I spent to buy food
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, I now have a bigger house than the one I was living which was much smaller. Thank you GD for the transfer.
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 the transfer on buying 1 bag of maize 4000 KES, sleeping mat 4200 KES and used balance on daily meals.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when i received this money i was really happy for i was sure i was going to get help.
Enrolled
access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Getting and paying school fees has been hard to get in the recent past.
What is the happiest part of your day?
In the evening when I have completed my daily activities and relaxing with my family
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I will be able to get an opportunity to build a bigger and smarter house that can store most of my belongings, and also take my children to good schools to a quire more knowledge and skills.
