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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53075 KES ($522 USD)
access_time almost 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 been different in that we have had an opportunity to be self reliant as a family. Before Give directly came in, i did a lot of casual labour to meet the family's needs and also save to pay school fees for my children. This reduced the stress on my side and provided me with an opportunity to relax and have peace of mind.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I am so grateful that Give directly came in handy to assist the needy in the society. all the residents of the village benefited from the transfers as long as they were full time residents of the village. Education attained from barazas was so helpful to us. I do not see anything bad that did not go down well with me or with the other villagers as far as the operations are concerned.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent part of my second transfer in buying a cow fro the household. Milk is a very important commodity to every household in any rural setting. Having a cow of our own as a family meant that my children will have a balanced diet and we also have an extra source of income for to meet other household needs. I also used part of the remaining amount to pay school fees for my children. It has always been my desire to give my children the best education and this was partly fulfilled by Give directly.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($546 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is happiness since I now have a bigger house since the one I had before was only one room.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received this transfers, I was so happy and grateful to the almighty.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my transfers on to build a house for my family, paid school fees for my child and used the remaining amount to buy two sacks of 90 Kg maize and clothes for my children.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that my lifestyle will greatly improve. I will be able to build a new house as well as pay school fees for my daughter in high school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning. This is the time i thank God for the good health He has bestowed on my family and pray for more strength to tacle the day's activities.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced in my life is lack of employment which has led to my husband and i struggling alot in order to cater for basic needs for our children as well as paying school fees. The feeling of sadness that i go through whenever my children are chased away from school due to lack of school fees makes me feel like i am letting them down every now and then.
