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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53075 KES ($523 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I have peace of mind because I have managed to deposit part of my transfer for a piece of land that I intend to buy which is a difference in my life that has been brought about by GiveDirectly's transfers . I am hopeful that when I shall have fully settled the deficit, thereafter, it will enable me scale-up my tea plantation farming practices hence there would be a realization on the improvement of my harvests and income as well. This will assist me in paying school fees for my six children. Prior to receiving this cash from GiveDirectly, I used to overthink a lot where to farm since I did not have enough land.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion , GiveDirectly has done very well in giving donations inform of money meaning the beneficiaries have the freedom to decide on how best to use their money . Therefore , there are presences of new built houses and new ownership of lands which wasn't the case previously .
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 45,000 KES of my second transfer on building a new house. Now that I have a decent iron sheet house I will no longer have to walk a long distance to far villages in search of grass because of late grass is scarce due to climate change which makes the repair of grass thatch roof difficult causing leakage when it rains . I also paid school fees for my child who is in secondary school with the remaining amount .
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($548 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that my son has stayed well I school because I have payed his school fees.My children no longer come to stay at home.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy to receive this money.It was late in the evening and I couldn't sleep well for the excitement I had.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to build a house.I bought timber ,round poles and also roofing sheets. I also paid school fees for my children in secondary and primary schools and bought food for my children.I also bought them clothes.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in life is that we lack money to satisfy our daily needs such as food and clothing. This is because we dont have a stable source of income.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up to start my daily activities in the farm. I feel happy because it's grace of God in my life to be able to see a new day.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will bring great changes in my household because I am going to use my transfer to pay school fee for my son in form two and ensure he completes his secondary education.
