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 on buying building materials at 48,700 KES, then used the rest of the cash on food for the house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have hopes of having my own compound, something we've longed for for over three years now. Thanks to Give Directly.
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 first transfer on paying school fee of 3000 KES, bought a bag of maize at 2500 KES, used 2500 KES on buying my clothe and used the rest of the money on buying food for the family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I felt so happy.
Enrolled
access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to use my transfer to build my own home since we are still staying at my grandmother's compound
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am most proud of is my family...They push me to work extra hard and provide for them
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is not being able to go to school since my parents could not afford my schooling
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when i get to see my husband bringing food for the whole family
