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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
63900 KES ($637 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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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 have still staying in a very small uncomfortable house because l could not have manage to build the house that l have now.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give directly did very well by giving people nonrefundable money directly to the community and not going through authorities who are very corrupted.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent most of the second transfer to build a spacious comfortable house since l was staying in a very small uncomfortable house where l was squeezing myself with my family being that l have a very large family. The remaining balance l spent to buy clothes and food for my family.
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 my first transfer on building a better and more spacious house with the entire amount. Am now able to host my visitors without requesting a neighbour to host them at night as before.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was so happy when I received the money because I had a very huge financial gap.
Enrolled
access_time almost 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we have faced as a family is insufficient income that has made us strain on food and other daily essentials.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest most evening when am with my family
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money to me means a better and bigger house that will be comfortable for my family members.
