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.
3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
check
What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on building a house since I had a small house which couldn't accommodate us with my family.we are happy as family for our new house.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
attach_money
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on paying for a piece of land hat we intended to establish a home. It's a project we had began but due to shortage of funds, it could not be paid consistently. The remaining portion, I spent in purchasing some household items that I lacked. I also purchased food for my family.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the happiness I have found in settling a portion of the debts I owed to the land owner that I had previously purchased. That has assured me that with the third transfer, I will be able to have my own home.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
attach_money
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on paying school fees for my three children who are in primary and nursery school respectively 4600 KES. I bought a bag of maize for my family's consumption 4800 KES.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
My co- wife was having my phone at that time when the money was sent and she came running and gave me my phone hence communicated the good news to me and upon getting this wonderful news, I felt very happy since I was certain of having enough food to feed on with my family since the economy has been high and getting food has been a problem for a while now . I am thankful to GiveDirectly for coming to my household's rescue since food is a necessity to a human life and not having it this may bring misery.
Enrolled
access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest challenge is getting daily food for my family.We depend on my husband who does menial jobs and the pay is very low.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when taking breakfast with my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means a big change in my life.l feel very lucky to be among the beneficiaries.Truely,Give Directly cares for the poor.
