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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
63900 KES ($635 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life has really change, l no longer stay in my brother's house any more and l can now walk in the village very proudly.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion give directly did well by giving people money directly and not using corrupt authorities, we could not have gotten the whole transfer as it was promised if it could have pass through them.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent most of the last transfer to add more building materials and build my own house since l did not have a house l was staying in my brother's where l was not comfortable. I also spent the transfer to buy furniture since l did not have my own l was using my brother's. The remaining balance l spent to buy bed and mattress.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
44000 KES ($426 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on house construction materials namely iron sheets , nails, poles(24,000 KES), bed and mattress (10,000 KES), 2 goats and a bag of corn for family consumption (8,500 KES)
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I felt extremely happy since I never expected to receive any free money in y life and such a gesture from GD is highly appreciated.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is having my children stay out of school for almost a month due to school fees areas that I was unable to pay.
What is the happiest part of your day?
I am happiest most evenings when I am relaxing after a tiresome day with nothing to keep me worried.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money to me means great joy and hope and a fulfilment of my prayers. I have been trusting God for school fee for my children and thanks to give directly, they will now learn in peace.
