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 most of the second transfer to buy building materials as l am planing to build a spacious comfortable house, since l am staying in a very small uncomfortable house. The remaining balance l spent to pay school fee for my child who is in secondary school.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my child was almost dropping out of school but l thank God Give Directly came into my rescue. I am also sure of building a spacious comfortable house.
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?
When I received my first transfer, I used it to buy bedding since I did not have proper bedding before; then used the balance to buy foodstuffs for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt really happy the moment I received my money because it was an opportunity for me to get the essentials I lacked.
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access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have face in my life is lack of proper income, that would sometime mean sleeping on empty stomach with my little children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of the day is in the evening when I get some profit out of my small scale business and able to buy food for my household.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means regained hope in my life. I hope to expand my small scale business of vegetables, construction of spacious house and also education for my children.
