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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($463 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on paying school fees for my son in secondary school. He had dropped out of school for lack of money. I am happy he is going to clear his secondary school. Using part of the money I bought a piece of land that I want to use to put up a business premise where I can make money and be self reliant.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different in that my son has been able to go back to school. Were it not for this money,my son could have never gone back to school after my house accidentally burnt down.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion,GiveDirectly does well by giving cash directly to their recipients as they promise and to make matters best it is unconditional. This is unlike the other NGOs I have seen around. On the other hand GiveDirectly should think of giving cash to everyone they visit and not just the selected few.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to pay school fees for my son in secondary school. I also spent part of it to purchase furniture.I ones I had had worn out. Using bit of the transfer I spent on purchasing bedding. I can now sleep on a comfortable place.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am able to comfortably feed my family. Thanks to GiveDirectl.My son is also in school now.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on taking back my son to school, he had dropped out due to lack school fees while in his last year in secondary school.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I received the money while I was home in the evening and I was so happy because I had been expecting it to settle school arrears.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I'm planning to spend my transfer to pay school fees for my son of secondary school who has been home the whole year because of lack of fees.
If part of the money remains,I will build a kitchen where my children can use for sleeping.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My biggest achievement is striving to educate my children even with the little resources we have.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I face a challenge providing for my family's daily basic needs because we do not have a good income .
What is the happiest part of your day?
I'm always happy during the day when with my family because I take care of their needs at this time.
