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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.
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2 years ago
Racheal
received an initial payment.
"I recall receiving my transfer as I was returning home from the stream. When my phone rang, I checked to see if I had received any funds from Segovia Technology. The overwhelming happiness I felt was indescribable, and I began jumping up and down in delight. After that, I planned how I would spend my transfer now that we had cash on hand."
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2 years ago
Josphine
received a $440 initial payment.
"I went home to relax after a long day of working in the hot sun at the farm. After finishing my lunch, I heard my phone ring and discovered that I had received money from GiveDirectly. I was overjoyed and overjoyed. Later that evening, I told my husband the good news, and he was equally grateful to God for the wonderful gift that came our way when we least expected it. We then began to plan how we would use our transfer."
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2 years ago
Nyevu
received a $440 initial payment.
"I recall receiving my transfer while on my way home from the hospital where I had gone to get medication. My phone buzzed with a message. I told my husband to check what the message entailed, and I was overjoyed when he told me that we had received the promised transfer from GiveDirectly. This was the happiest day of my life because I knew money would play an important role in our lives."
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2 years ago
Richard
received a $440 initial payment.
"I vividly recall being out on my farm when my neighbour approached me with the good news that he had received money GiveDirectly. I had left my phone inside the house, so I returned to see if I had received the same message. I was overcome with joy and happiness when I realized I had received a text from Mpesa confirming the same. Even though it arrived earlier than expected, it was a blessing. I was grateful for the help because I knew we'd be able to put it to good use."
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2 years ago
Saumu
received a sixth payment.
"My aim is to set aside some cash each month and purchase two breeding cows by the end of the year. They grow more quickly, and after a year I may sell some of them to make money to buy more, as well as utilize some of the proceeds to help pay for the building supplies needed to build a house for my kids. Since our house just has one room, there isn't enough room for everyone to sleep comfortably. They presently sleep at my neighbor's house, but I don't feel comfortable with the situation because I can't keep an eye on them when they are far away. Additionally, it is dangerous for them to walk at night."
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2 years ago
Samson
received a $426 second payment.
"My main goal is a simple one, as expressed by countless other parents. I wish nothing more than to offer my kids a better life. Hopefully, with the strides we have made thanks to the GiveDirectly transfers, we are a few steps closer to achieving that goal."
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2 years ago
Jumwa
received a $426 second payment.
"Two female goats and paying school fees were two of my immediate expenditures as soon as I received transfers from GiveDirectly. I further added a female cow to further my cause of populating a herd that I can use to generate more income. While still fulfilling my financial dreams, I purposed to buy myself a mattress and a bed. Both items that I had always wanted to get,but never had the disposable income to allow me to. With my husband having passed away 5 years ago, I was left as the sole parent of 6 children. My 4 eldest are married with kids, while 5th is still single and my last born is in Grade 6 at Kagombani Primary School. I don't work, so I currently look after my flock of 30 goats and 1 cow (without adding those I purchased). Were it not for GiveDirectly, I would never have been able to achieve all I had, cater for the advance on my child's tuition, and be left with some savings."
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2 years ago
Kabibi
received a second payment.
"I would want nothing more than to own two cows for milk. Along with that, I've always had a dream of owning my own mini-mart, selling daily-used commodities like soap, flour, cooking oil, etc. All these efforts should summate to me and my family having greater financial stability and resulting in a better life."
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2 years ago
Angel
received a $239 third payment.
"I want to use my third transfer to improve my house by extending the porch and also plastering in and around the house"
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2 years ago
John
received a $239 third payment.
"Having a home of my own has been the major goal.
I want to see my family and I in our new home sharing fun and living happily together. I believe with hard work and delegation I will achieve it ."
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