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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53150 KES ($526 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
The biggest difference in my daily life is that l now have my own house where by my privacy is enhanced, comfortability and conveniency is up hold. Compared to when I had to request neighbors to accommodate me through the night. This has also changed the frequency in which l visit my parents. Without give directly I could still be sleeping at my neighbor's house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion give directly did a very good think by training people about the program because this helped so many people spent wisely and it has changed many people's lives.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent most of the transfer to add more building materials and built a house. I was going through a lot when I did not have my own house and going home was a big stress since I could not get a comfortable place to sleep in. I had to spend night at the neighbor's house where I was not comfortable because of so many conditions. This also made me to reduce my trips home knowing that I will have to look space from neighborhood. I am very happy and very comfortable knowing that I now owned a house.I spent the remaining a mount to buy nice furniture being that I did not have anything to sit on.
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 that I am so strong. I believe that I will build the house soon enough.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received money from GiveDirectly, I was so happy. I did not believe it. I was already branded poor and it used to hurt me so much.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying building materials that I will use to build a new house. My current house is leaking after it was destoyed by hail stones.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means a big relief to me and my households. We are planning to spend it on improving the condition of our house. Shall also spend the rest on purchasing food stuff to ensure we have food security.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in afternoon especially when I have managed to provide meals to my household members. I rejoice whenever I see them going to bed satisfied.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I currently face is difficulty in feeding members of my households. I have to take part in hard labour in order to earn a living.
