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I bought school uniform, school shoes and paid school fees for my niece who is a total orphan whom I have adopted. I also used part of the transfers to buy food for our visitors, who came for the burial ceremony of my sister in-law. Lastly I saved the larger part of the transfer for future use.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give Directly has uplifted peoples life because they give cash without conditions and people are able to choose how to spend the transfers.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My niece will have a secured future as I will saved part of the transfers to pay her school fees and ensure that she completes her study.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
The first transfer was used to pay medical bills for the recipient.I also bought food for her.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
Recipient was excited the moment when she received her money.
Enrolled
access_time 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is sickness. I am sick even right now but there is not enough money to buy drugs and food.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is on the morning when I wake and see that I am a live.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I am excited because I am a widow and have nothing. Now that I am going to receive this money I feel like I will be the same as other people and will be able to get my needs as others.
