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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
63900 KES ($636 USD)
access_time over 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 not have manage to pay dowry to my family .
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion give directly did well by giving nonrefundable money to most needy people, this has reduced so much stress of thinking of how to refund the money.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent most of the second transfer to pay dowry to my family since l have stayed with my spouse for so long and he has not manage to pay dowry and has a problem between him and my family members. The remaining balance l spent on funeral program for my mother who past on .
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
44000 KES ($427 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 buying bedding and a water pump to facilitate my husband's commercial tomatoes business . I bought 10 pieces of iron sheets which I am planning to construct a decent spacious three roomed house since at the moment I am staying at my co- wife's house who is away for work.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my first transfer, I felt very happy and thanked God for the un-expected blessing he had granted to me through GiveDirectly to achieve my long term goals such as building a decent three roomed house since I have been staying in my co-wife's house when she is away from the village for work.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lack of money to buy proper food and better clothes for my family members. This has made me feel isolated in many occasions that require neat attire.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when I get paid for labor that I offer in other people's farms and buy food for my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means happiness and great joy in my life. I would like to construct a better house and buy a cow that hopefully will provide me with milk.
