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 ($466 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on buying iron sheets that I used to build my own house. I used to live with a well wisher because I was homeless. Using the remaining amount,I spent on food.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that I now have my own house. I could have still been homeless were it not for the money.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion,GiveDirectly does well by giving us cash. On the other I have not seen anything they have not done well in.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($486 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent all my second transfer on purchasing building materials and constructed a house. I was homeless before so building was my main priority when I received the transfers.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is changing my status from homeless to a home owner. I feel so happy and proud that I have achieved this. Thank you GiveDirectly.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy Iron sheets that I will use to build my own house. I have been staying with a well wisher after my parents passed on but now I am happy I will have my own house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I have never received such an amount in my entire life,so when I saw it I became overwhelmed with joy.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I have planned to build a house for myself and I will also go for a driving course.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement at the moment I don't have any because all my life I have just been living on other people's help.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship has been losing my parents not being able to get that parental love them.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is when I get a job and make some money.
