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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.
Doreen's family
access_time 14 days ago
Doreen received a third payment.
"Shamba, ukulima, usave pesa ya ukulima Inhave saved from my own work kibarua" (Country: Kenya)
Chepkor's family
access_time 15 days ago
Chepkor received a $324 second payment.
"When I received my most recent transfer of $450, I used $300 to purchase goats that I now keep in my farm. This was a top up from the other three that I had bought using the first transfer. It is an investment that I have always wanted to achieve because I was taking care of someone else's goats for a pay. I had always wanted to have my ownbut I had no capacity to raise enough funds to be able to do this. Receiving this money provided me with an opportunity to invest in this manner and I am so glad of my achievements so far. Initially, I used to own cows but they were not favoured by the hot weather that we experience in here and they ended up dying. This prompted me to have a second thought on the type of investment that we have or we could make. By December this year, I project that I will be having more goats and that I can finally take care of my own goats while I leave the ones that I have been taking care of to be taken care of by their owner." (Country: Kenya)
Dama's family
access_time 15 days ago
Dama received a $396 initial payment.
"While I was at home with my grandchildren, who reside with me in the same compound, I received a notification on my phone with a loud ping. I handed the phone to one of my grandchildren to check and inform me of the notification. To my delight, they told me that I had received money from GiveDirectly. This news filled me with an immense sense of joy, unlike anything I had felt before. Immediately I asked my grandchild to call my helper who was in school to come home and assist me with the withdrawal of the money and executing my plans. My priority plan was to build myself a 2 roomed house because the one I was living in was small and leaking. With the rainy season ahead, a warm place to sleep is all I longed for." (Country: Kenya)
Kadzo's family
access_time 15 days ago
Kadzo received a $25 twenty-second payment.
"Repairing the condition of my house is my primary focus at the moment. It looks worn-out, with its walls crumbled away, leaving only the support poles standing with gaps in between. The roof has rusted and decayed over time, exposing the inside of the house to the elements such as rainwater. My husband and I each save $20 from the transfers to reinstate the state of the house using new poles and iron sheets. The transfers are our only hope of achieving this desire because, being old, we are unable to work to raise the necessary funds for the exercise." (Country: Kenya)
Mary's family
access_time 15 days ago
Mary received a $25 twenty-second payment.
"In the coming year and beyond, I desire to replace my tin roof with new iron sheets. Although the house was recently built, I had to use old iron sheets from the previous house, which have corroded over time and developed holes, allowing water to seep in when it rains. I would never want my new bed and mattress, obtained with the transfer funds, to be dampened and damaged by rainwater. That is why I plan to start saving towards purchasing new roofing materials. Additionally, I would prefer this responsibility to solely fall on my shoulders, as I do not wish to burden my son, who is already constrained by the school fees of his seven children. I am hopeful that the transfers will fully support this endeavor." (Country: Kenya)
Charo's family
access_time 15 days ago
Charo received a $25 twenty-second payment.
"the next few months, my goal is to build up a flock of goats. I've got this plan where every two months, whenever I get the monthly transfers, I'm going to use it to buy another goat. I figure if I keep doing this, my flock will grow pretty fast. And when it gets bigger, I can sell some of the goats if I ever run into money problems. Plus, having all those goats around will mean I'll have a little extra income coming in too. It's like having a safety net that also helps me make some extra money." (Country: Kenya)
Nzingo's family
access_time 15 days ago
Nzingo received a $25 eighteenth payment.
"In the next few years my plan is to start a chicken faming business .I want to buy some Chicken and raise them to sell later on and met my emergency at the same time be able to slaughter one whenever a visitor comes .Right now , am counting on the monthly transfers I receive from Givedirectly to help me get started. I believe that if I manage to grow my flock , I can eventually sell them for profit and make good money for myself and provide financial stability." (Country: Kenya)
Ivyne's family
access_time 15 days ago
Ivyne received a $324 third payment.
"In the years ahead, my focus will be on maximizing the productivity of my acre of land, now that my crops are safeguarded by the newly erected chain-link fence. This development has ignited a renewed sense of motivation within me to put forth even more effort. As my sole source of income, I am determined to leverage my farming endeavors to provide for the education of my four children. I plan to specialize in butternut and tomato farming, optimizing the land's potential, ensuring timely planting, and availing of the required farm input to generate a higher income." (Country: Kenya)
Kachimbi's family
access_time 15 days ago
Kachimbi received a $25 eighteenth payment.
"In the upcoming months, my intention is to buy additional goats. This will make them multiply, and when they do, I will be able to sell some and use the proceeds to meet my needs. I will have something to rely on to bring in some money even after the time limit for receiving the transfers expires. The financial assistance I have been receiving thus far has made me very happy. I am achieving my life's long-term objectives with its assistance." (Country: Kenya)
Kenga's family
access_time 15 days ago
Kenga received a $25 eighteenth payment.
"My intention is to buy a goat in the upcoming months. The objective is to increase the quantity and number of goats. Even when the aid is over, the goats will still be of assistance to me. In addition, I want to renovate my old roof and install new iron sheets in its place. There are no words to express how grateful I am for the support that the transfers are providing for me." (Country: Kenya)
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