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
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on sweet potatoes and second hand clothes business for 10,000 KES to sustain my family. I then bought seats for 12,500 KES, bedding and a mattress for my family for 8,000 KES. I saved some 10,000 KES part of the money for a rainy day since I am widow.t
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($483 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used a portion of the transfer to repair the walls and floor of my house. Built an iron roofed kitchen. Paid my two children in high school fee. I also purchased corns for family consumption.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I'm no longer a laughing stock in the village. People were laughing at me that my house was in a bad state and I didn't want another man to inherit me after the demise of my spouse so that he can repair it.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on paying fee for my children in primary school, ploughed my farm and bought a half a bag of maize to sustain my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so excited when I received the money because I didn't have any.
Enrolled
access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have in my life is lack of a stable source of income. I have three children in school with huge fee arrears that am required to clear but my income is to low.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am having dinner with my family. I feel very happy because they are source of my pride and I love them.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money makes me happy. I have struggled for long to get a reasonable income that I can use to boost my small business but in vain. I thank Give directly for enrolling me as a recipient and I hope to bring change to my life.
