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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
47900 KES ($463 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
When I received my third transfer, I started construction of a semi-permanent house of 35 iron sheets and I am very motivated since my current house is too old to offer us a comfortable life.
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 this money in that I have acquired a peaceful state of mind; I am in the process of achieving my long term dream of living in a better house. And again, educating my child has been that easier and hassle-free like before when he couldn't stay in school since I couldn't afford to pay the school fees.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my own opinion, what Give Directly does well is that it sends us money directly and this eliminates issues of corruption but it would consider adding recipients more money since 1000 Us dollar was never enough since we were aspiring for more.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
When I received my second transfer, I paid secondary school fees for my 3 children. I prioritized education of my children since I believe these my children will one day give me the necessary support I may need in the future.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that currently, I live more peacefully since the transfers enabled me to clear the whole year school fees for my children in a secondary school. I believe that if it were not these transfer, my children would now be staying at home with me.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent most of my transfer to pay school fees for my children who are in high school. I also bought a sack of maize for my family's consumption.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the money, I was very happy and thanked God for the miracle and his blessings. Thank you GD.
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access_time almost 8 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship have faced in my life is not being in a position to comfortably pay school fees my on-going children as most of the time they are either sent home or stays at home because of lack of school fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when have found something for my family to eat.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money mean that my life will change as I will be in a position to comfortably pay school fees for my on-going children, build a good house to shelter in as my current house leaks.
