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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53075 KES ($525 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?
I live more comfortable life than before. I wouldnt have gotten money to renovate the house which is currently my source of joy.
I also attribute hairdressing business to the support that I got from the organization. I'm very sure that this could have taken more ages before it materialize. I recall that I did not have money to begin it yet I had completed college pursuing the same. Thanks to the organization for the support.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I feel GD helped many people by financially supporting them. Had it not for the transfers, I wound not have begun new hairdressig business which is currently family's source of income. There is nothing worth mentioning that GD has done wrong.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
My second transfers was largely spent in improvement of my house which was mud thatched at the time the transfers came in. I have been struggling to do this for couple of years by now but I had no source of income. So when the money came, I kicked out the mud that was attached to it. I bought timber, nails and hired a person who replaced the mud with timber. As at now, my house is looking nice and presentable. I am not ashamed of bringing in visitors as the house is also furnished with chairs, tables and very soon a TV set will be installed.
I also spent the other balance in procurements of maize for my family consumption. Maize is our staple food and we cannot do without. To ensure I do not run out stock I procured more of these.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($546 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that now am now stress free as now I got what I wanted and more so to see my family happy I also feel so happy.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I got money from Give Directly I felt so happy as I had several issues to fulfill but had no money.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
The money which which GD sent it to me I spent large portion to buy a cow. The rest I spent to expend my business and the rest buy food.
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access_time almost 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is that my husband is a motorcycle rider and in the past weeks it has been raining heavily and the roads are impassable hence he could come home with little money and can not afford to provide enough food for our family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in evening, this is the time when my husband arrived home from work and we have dinner as a family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is a great news to me, I am now happy because I can now open a cosmetic shop and a salon which I have always been my dream.
