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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53075 KES ($525 USD)
access_time over 4 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is currently different in that I now live in a new house which is iron roofed which I would not have built had it not been for support from GiveDirectly. Also, I wouldn't have succeeded in buying a cow which is now beneficial to the family. My children would still be wearing torn old clothes but the support gave us breakthrough.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I think supporting people through unconditional cash transfers which is the solution to problems that people have is the best thing that GiveDirectly endeavored to do.
Nothing can be recorded as having done wrong.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the transfer in procurement of building materials which was used in building my house. I was living in a grass thatched house which needed replacement. It posed great risk in terms of diseases since it was raining through it. The money gave us energy to rethink on how best we can sorr out the issue and for sure it was successful. I also bought a cow which is our source of milk for my family and also source of income when sold. I also spent some amount in buying clothes for my children since by then, they were wearing torn, and old clothes which make them laughong stock in the village and even at school.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($545 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life now is that I am very comfortable and my family is very happy.My children are attending school with shoes something that was unthinkable and able to feed well unlike before.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the money I felt very happy and thank God for Give directly for this money since of great help to me.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying a cow worth 31000 KES,building materials worth 3000 KES and clothes worth 2400 KES.
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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 am facing currently is lack of food for my family and money to seek medication for my child who was burned by fire.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening because this is the time I have the little meal I got and share with my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
My heart has been longing to have money to treat my child who was refered to Kijabe Hospital, getting this money will assist me to look for his medication.
