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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53150 KES ($518 USD)
access_time 4 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
The biggest difference in my life is the burden of paying school fees which I had was eased. I spent part of my transfers to pay school fees. Again, I bought a dairy cow which replaces one which I had sold. Am now living a happy live having paid school fees for my child.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
What Give Directly did so well is by giving us the lump sum transfers which was enough to create a huge impact in the lives of beneficiaries. There is nothing which I can say that this oranganization never did well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I believe that education is the best gift a parent can offer to their child. This was me, I received my second transfers when we had no cow in our compound as we had sold that which we had in order to raise money for school fees for our children. I spend Kes 30000 to buy a freshian dairy cow. The remaining portion, I spend on buying Iron sheets in readiness to start constructing a new house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($550 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference is that I was able to raise school fees for my children. My daughter had really stayed home long after completing her secondary education. I had no ability to raise her school due to my poor financial status. She had really passed well and needed to join a college to study business administration. The transfers made her dream come true, I got them and paid her college fees. She was at the verge of losing hope in life and almost became a victim of early marriages. Seeing her this way usually broke my heart and I am happier now. My son had just completed her primary education and needed school fees to join secondary school. The transfers catered for all the expenses and school fees. I am a happy mother since I am certain that my children will have a bright future since they got an education.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I have received the transfers I was really excited. It was at exactly 9:30 am when I received a message on my phone notifying me that I had received the transfers. At that time I was tilling maize on my farm. I immediately threw away my Jembe and in excitement, I ran towards home where my husband was resting as he was not feeling well. I shared the news with him and in excitement, he got up and dressed up. He miraculously got well due to the excitement. We then boarded a motorcycle as we joyfully went to a nearby agent to withdraw the money. It was a very exciting moment for me.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the transfers on paying school fees for my children in college and secondary school. I paid a total of KES 40000. I then used KES 12000 to buy a dairy cow and bought a bag of maize at KES 3000.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
My greatest desire is to ensure that my children get the best education. Receiving this money means that I will be able to pay for their fees in secondary school and university.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning. I am happy because I have woken up healthy and strong. It is at this time that I plan for the activities of the day.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest worry is that I dont enough finances to educate my children. As a result, I live in a dilapidated house because the amount I get from selling eggs and chicken is used in buying basic needs such as food.
