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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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
48200 KES ($468 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying iron sheets, roofing timber and steel doors. I am still saving 20000 KES for constructing my home after harvesting season.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
The biggest difference is my life is that I have stopped working for someone and started my own tailoring business after I had received the transfers. I am very much motivated, independentand happy with more income than what I use to earn before.May God bless GD donors and staffs.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly is honest, transparent and very reliable to us. May they continue to work in other areas without corruption.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($481 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on paying school fees for my child who is high school,food to sustain the family members and used most of the transfer on purchasing building material hoping to construct my homestead next month.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I see my dream of having a homestead being accomplished since I have already purchased buiding materials .
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($99 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent 8,000 KES to buy a sewing machine and the remaining amount was spent on buying food in the house.
What are you planning to spend your upcoming transfer on?
We are planning to construct a new and bigger house.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the money to build a new home since we are still living in our parents inlaw's home. Lastly l would wish to expand my business to generate more income to support my family.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that we have managed to buy cows through our business.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is unreliable source of income to support my family
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the is in the afternoon when doing business and profit knowing that I will get some money to buy food for my family.
