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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53150 KES ($526 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent a big chunk of my second transfer to stock my retail shop that I recently built. I saved the rest of the transfer to buy food and other household items for my family and for other emergencies.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I am glad that GiveDirectly gave us the transfer in two bits as opposed to a whole lumpsum. This reduces the possibility of loss and misuse by different people. I am also glad that even before we received the transfer, we were able to taught on the different possible use of the transfer and how to secure the money from thieves and fraudsters. Everything was well planned in my opinion but if it were possible, we would love to have more aid from Givedirectly.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I have always planned so many things that I wished to do but for lack of resources, the plans and ideas just remained as just plans. Had I not received the transfer from Givedirectly, I would not build have built and run the retail business that I currently have. This has really improved my financial status and stability despite the fact that it has only been a few months that I have run it. I also would not have bought a dairy cow for rearing because I used to work mostly as a casual and the daily wages is barely enough to even feed my family alone, let alone saving in order to buy a cow. I am so glad and grateful that Giveddirectly thought of this noble cause.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($546 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to build a shop for a new business venture,maize and the remaining to stock the shop so as to generate more income.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money, I couldn't sleep anymore because I was very happy.I woke up and went around the homestead waking up my relatives to celebrate with me.It was the best news ever in my life.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that am happy and less stress since I almost opening a business that will generate more income and hence being able to support the family easily.
Enrolled
access_time 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced in my life is the struggle i go through with my wife in order to pay school fees for our children. I do not have a stable source of income hence i struggle alot in order to provide for my family. It always make me sad Whenever my children are sent home for school fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is during midday. This is the time my children arrive home from school for their lunch break. It makes me happy when i know they won't go back to school on empty stomachs.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that my problems will greatly reduce. I recently built a shop but due to lack of capital, i havent bought any stock for my shop. I will therefore use money from Give directly as capital for my small business.
