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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53150 KES ($523 USD)
access_time over 5 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 different in that I am able to settle at college and study without missing classes due to fees problems, this has enabled me to attend all practical classes and I believe upon my graduation I shall have gotten enough skills in the construction business. Without these transfers I would have not joined college because I had to do daily casual work to feed my family and it is the transfer that enabled us to expand our family fish business that we currently depend on. There is more peace in my family since both of us are busy and have no time to cause disharmony unlike previously when I was the sole breadwinner.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly did well because they supported the poor families. I do not see what Givedirectly did wrong.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer in settling my college accommodation costs, fees and transport from home to college because my dream was to be a mason which I believe shall fetch me more money in construction. I also expanded my wife fish business that has seen her improve from retailer to wholesale business, she used to purchase her stock locally, but with the transfer, she has gone regionally importing the much-needed fish from Uganda. This business have supported my family during this time that I am at the college.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($544 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have boosted my small fish business hence I can buy a larger stock compared to before, I get a large profit hence I provide for my family basic needs with a lot of ease.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money I was very glad because no one in my life has given me such amount of biggest .
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my transfer on buying steel door and windows that I used to renovate my house because the one I used initially were wooden and they were now not in good condition. I also paid my school college fee and boosted my small fish business.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is a golden opportunity to my household and I. We shall invest the transfer on food business. This will diversify our earnings thus translating to better life in future.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when I have accomplished my daily tasks and I get time to relax.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in life is continuous struggle to meet medical bills for my son who battles with uncommon sickness.
