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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53075 KES ($527 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is currently different than it would have been if I never received my transfers in that, at the moment I have a new and decent kitchen. I spent part of my transfers to buy building materials such as iron sheets which I used to build a new kitchen since the one I had at first was very old and was at the verge of collapsing. As a result, my children were always struggling to get a place to sleep in except to always walk at night in order to spend at my neighbor's compound.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my own thoughts, Give Directly does well in supporting the neediest people thus alleviating poverty in the rural areas where it works. Its model of operation, such as educating the recipients on the phone usage and Mpesa comprehension has greatly reduced cases of Mpesa scam since most of its recipients were able to safeguard their transfers. Among the NGOs I know, GiveDirectly is the most straight forward organization. Personally, I have not seen what GiveDirectly does not do well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on paying school fees for my daughter who is currently in form three. I believe that through this, she would have ample time in school to focus on her studies thus succeed in life and become a resourceful citizen. I also bought a cow and four sheep which I am currently keeping as a source of security in case of an emergency. Currently, my cow is heavily pregnant and I am hopeful that very soon, I shall begin to obtain milk hence it will be needless to buy milk for some time.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($548 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference is I am currently able to feed my family well and I am looking forward to start my own business to sustain my income.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was so existed, I have never received nor handled such amount of money in my entire life. It was a moment of a life time.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my transfer to purchase a mattress that costed me Ksh 5500 and a bed at ksh 7,500. I am also planning to purchase some goats for rearing.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will mean a lot to me. Since my husband died in the year 2003, life has been difficult to me in terms of needs provision to my family. Receiving this money will enable me to buy water pump to do irrigation on my farm, i will also do other business to boost my income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is night, this is because it is the part of the day which i have my economic freedom. The other part of the day i totally engage myself on how to get my daily bread, it is the time i have chance with my family and show my love to them.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced in my life is failure to provide basic needs to my family especially after the death of my husband. I have a family of ten to take care of and being a widow, it is sometimes become difficult to get food to feed on.
