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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.
Josephine's family
access_time 5 years ago
Josephine received a $199 initial payment.
"It was early in the morning and I had just woken up at around 8:00 AM when I saw the transfers. I was checking for time on my phone when I saw an Mpesa message in my phone. I opened the message and I realized it was the money, I was really happy and I just thanked God in my heart. My group members and I were skeptical about these transfers at first, and we only believed Give Directly after they gave us phones. But we were still not sure whether truly the transfers would come or not, but at that moment, I truly believed that the transfers were real. I was very excited on that morning that I did not even take my breakfast. I am just so grateful to Give Directly."
Shadrack's family
access_time 5 years ago
Shadrack received a $23 twelfth payment.
"In the next six months, I will have bought over 6 goats and I am planning to sell them at about KES 4000 each. From this, I will get money that is enough to buy a dairy cow which as soon as it calves we will get milk for my family's consumption and the extra for sale. I also joined a savings group of 10 people where we contribute KES 1500 monthly out of the transfers. In the sixth month, these savings will have matured and I am going to spend them as capital to start a business dealing in cows. I have done this business before and I am certain of high returns that will help me meet my family's needs more easily."
Reuben's family
access_time 5 years ago
Reuben received a $23 twelfth payment.
"I expect your life to change in the next six month in that I will have to build a better and spacious kitchen and this will ease the cooking process at home. I will have saved enough money in the merry go round group to buy two goats and sofa set seats. I am so grateful for the support."
Chelangat's family
access_time 5 years ago
Chelangat received a $23 twelfth payment.
"Due to many plans in our household currently, i have a lot of expectation and in the next six months I expect to have openeda tailoring shop and in operational. I already have a sewing machine which is in good form and the only capital I am looking for is for renting a shop space and also transportation fee to and from in the first few days."
Wilter's family
access_time 5 years ago
Wilter received a $23 twelfth payment.
"My expectation for the near future is to first finish building the house that stalled from lack of funds. This will allow us live in a more comfortable and clean house. I am also planning to buy a dairy cow for rearing that which when it reaches calving, we will have enough milk for use at home and the extra sold for some income. I also want to ensure that we do lack food by ensuring that I improve on my farming."
Robert's family
access_time 5 years ago
Robert received a $23 twelfth payment.
"My expectation in the near future is to buy a piece of land. This will allow me increase the size and scope of land that I till and will also offer enough grazing ground for my livestock. The piece we are currently living in is limited in terms of size and does not allow for extension of farming."
Joab's family
access_time 5 years ago
Joab received a $23 twelfth payment.
"In the next six months l expect to continue paying debt that l have with my friend."
Rosemary's family
access_time 5 years ago
Rosemary received a $23 twelfth payment.
"In the next six months l expect to have completed her first term fee."
Elizabeth's family
access_time 5 years ago
Elizabeth received a $23 twelfth payment.
"I expect my life to improve and become much easier. Once I buy water tank, the several trips to and from the river will be a thing of the past. This will also ensure that I have enough water to drink and for domestic use and cases of bad health because of water will be out. I also expect to buy a cow for rearing that will be a source of milk for use at home and the extra can be sold. I want to enjoy my old age!"
Alphonce's family
access_time 5 years ago
Alphonce received a $548 initial payment.
"I was previously operating a shop that was not doing well due to inadequate stock and the profit I was getting from it was insufficient. On receiving the transfer, I bought enough stock with the money and now my business is doing well. To me, this is the biggest difference that this transfer has brought into my life as my profits have now increased."