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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($464 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I was a school drop out. I scored an A- (minus) but I couldn't manage to continue with my education since I never had an ID to ask for financial assitance from the governement and therefore when I started receiving money from Give Directly, I enrolled for an Engeneering course in a local university hence the third transfer helped me pay some part of second year fees.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the whole of my second transfer on paying for both my campus fee and school upkeep.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I dropped out in my first year of university studies because of lack of school fee but thanks to Gd as we speak I'm school continuing with studies. This is the biggest difference in my daily life.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on cultivating my farm since I hired workers 4,000 KES. I bought a bag of maize for my household's consumption 4000 KES and other perishable foods.The remaining amount I bought clothes for my child.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money , I felt very happy and the first thing I did was to call GiveDirectly's hotline number to appreciate on the money I had received and at the same time I was certain of accomplishing my goals such as working on my farm activities.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is paying for my siblings school fees.I am the first born in our family and also an orphan.l have to pay school fees for my two siblings who are in secondary school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of day is in the afternoon because l play with my eight months old son after house chores.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means a big relief to my family.I see a bright future for my children.l am thankful to Give Directly organisation.
