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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
63900 KES ($636 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent most of my second transfer to build a spacious comfortable house that accommodate with my family, since l was staying in a very small house where l had to squeeze myself with my family and it was also embarrassing me any time have visitors. The remaining balance l spent to pay school fee arrears for my child who was sent home for the arrears.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion Give Directly did well by using Empesa as a means of sending money since it is very convenient and cheaper. It was also a good idea to deal with community directly. I did not see what Give Directly did not do well.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life different if l could not have received the transfer is that l could be still staying in a very small uncomfortable house and my child too could even have dropped out of school.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
44000 KES ($427 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the entire transfer on establishing my own home with an iron roofed house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer, I felt very happy and tried to reach out to GD but the number was busy.
Enrolled
access_time almost 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing is how to feed my children in my husband's absence
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is during meal times after managing to find food for my children.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I can now set up my our home which have been long overdue since my husband passed on.
