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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53075 KES ($527 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 than it would have been if I never received the transfer since I have resumed my college studies. I had dropped out of school due to lack of funds. Thus, I am almost completing my studies - I am pursuing a teaching course. Hence, I am happy that my dream will definitely materialize.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well in the way it transfers the money directly to the recipients. This ensures that the beneficiaries attain virtually all the intended transfers since none could be lost to the otherwise intermediaries. Moreover, the movement of money was quick with the advantage of technology- mobile money. Thus, I find nothing that GiveDirectly does not do well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 20000 KES of my second transfer on paying my own school fees - I am at college. Besides, I used 4000 KES on purchasing some stationery that I used. Moreover, I spent 20000 KES on paying school fees for my two brother-in-laws who are at secondary school. Further, I bought 6000 KES on buying maize for consumption by my family. Finally, I used the remaining amount (3000 KES) on purchasing clothes for my family members.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($543 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference is that I revived my hopes to further my studies and at the moment I am in school persuing my teaching profession.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
It really came with a lot of happiness and we had to celebrate with the other villagers.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
we spend the first transfer on paying school fees with 30000 KES, used 4000 KES in my personal shopping, 2000 KES in loan repayment and the little remaining amount on purchasing clothing.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
My intention have been to pursue with my college education. In 2017 I dropped out of college due to lack of school fees but now my dreams is about to come true through the transfer which I will receive from GiveDirectly.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning after seeing a new day. Seeing my family happy and healthy makes my jovial and ready to face the day's activity.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in life is failure to continue with my education due to lack of fees. My parents have been unable to pay my college fees due to the fact that my sibblings are still in Secondary School and my parents are really straining to educate them. I had to drop out of college to allow my sibblings to continue with their Secondary education.
