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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53075 KES ($523 USD)
access_time 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 because I managed to build a new home because the casual labor that I used to do could not have raised money to build a new home. I was also able to formalize my marriage by paying her bride prize without wish she would still be nagging me or she would have abandoned me like my first wife that left me for nonpayment of her dowry. I managed to reclaim my motorbike that was seized by Kenya Women microfinance that had taken it because i had defaulted loan payment.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly did well by ensuring that they supported the needy families without doscrimination. The recipient did not see anything wrong with Givedirectly.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my second transfer to build a new house and paid dowry with the remaining balance. I had a leaky house before that was very cold at night. My wife always blamed me for not paying her bride price and this transfer enabled me to settle her bride price, this has made our marriage relationship to become very robust.
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 the ease and peace of mind I have now. I am not worried any more of looking for a place to stay.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received money from GiveDirectly,I felt so happy. I can say I was super excited.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent part of my first transfer on paying for deposit for a piece of land I am planning to buy. I do not have a place to build my own home and not be a squatter any more. I also bought some iron sheets that I will use to build a new house on my new acquired land.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money from Givedirectly is a big boost to me as a homeless person.It makes me so happy to have an opportunity for my own home where I can implement my plans freely.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon after earning enough cash from motorcycle taxi to take care of my family's basic needs.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced is being unable to raise funeral expenses for decent burial of my relatives who passed on recently.
