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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53150 KES ($511 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?
Before , I was employed as a barber in a nearby barber shop and the income was meager with a lot of demands such reporting to work early and living late meaning I didn't have time to spend with my family. My life is different from how it would have been if I never received this transfer I bought a motorcycle (Boda Boda) which I employed myself where I personally ride to make money.The money generated has helped me to sort my family's needs for instance paying school fees and feeding for my children. At the same time, I am able to schedule my work and create time for my family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly did well by making it possible from members in my society have a drastic change in their living standards mostly the poor individuals through giving unconditional cash transfers. I also liked the fact that they did awareness through public addresses that emphasized security measures to put in place which mitigated incidences of fraud to the beneficiaries and was fruitful at the end of the day.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
Having encountered a road accident with the motorcycle I had bought with the first transfer. I spent the larger part of my second amount of money on paying my medical bills 26,000 KES which assisted so much since at the moment I didn't have a medical cover and the bills were large which I couldn't afford to settle it. I am glad I didn't borrow friends and relatives or do a fundraiser for assistance. The remaining amount I repaired the damaged motorcycle and now I am using it as a source of income.
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 daily life is that I have my own motorbike I longer hire my neighbour's motorbike hence there is an increase in my daily income. I can now provide food for my family with a lot of ease and also save the little money I remain with.LIfe is not difficult like before I say thank you to GD.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy and prayed first to say thank you to Give Directly.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my transfer on buying a second-hand motorbike for my motorbike taxi business. I have been hiring my neighbour's motorbike to enable me to do mytaxi business.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means a new life. I have been dreaming of starting a barber shop and right now my dream has come true.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when playing football with my friends. I enjoy the game very much.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life was being involved in a road accident. This has made my body weak and I can not continue with my mechanical job. Getting money to feed my family is now not easy, at times we have to go without eating lunch.
