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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53150 KES
access_time 2 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Building a decent house was my major priority. This is because the house that I was living in was old and small to fit a family that comprises four children and two parents. This was not easy before due to financial constraints caused by school fees responsibilities, since what I earn is barely enough to cater to our basic needs. I work as a cook at a nearby primary school and my husband is jobless at the moment. Upon receiving our second transfer, I thought of finishing the house that I had started constructing using my first transfer, where I spent $200. Secondly, I thought of purchasing a dairy cow to cut down on the cost of buying milk which I used for $250. Lastly, I used the remaining amount on foodstuffs. I am happy that I was able to accomplish so much with the aid that I received in a short period.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
The support from GiveDirectly has made a tremendous difference in the lives of our people. I was able to realise my goals in a very short time. I no longer buy milk daily, thus I am grateful. So far, I did not witness any form of irregularities.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
My next plan would be to start a business to boost our finances. At the moment, we are struggling with our finances because we are all depending on one source of income. To achieve this goal, I plan to save money from my monthly wages. I am optimistic that in the long run my which would come to reality.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES
access_time over 2 years ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
It was my first time receiving such a huge amount in my mobile money account. When I confirmed that I had received KES 55000, my heart was filled with joy and felt eased as I knew that the money would help me pay school fees for my child who had been sent home. I have been struggling with casual jobs so that I can raise money for school fees but wasn't enough as I have two children where one in high school and the other in university.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
My mind settled after paying school fees for my children. I was struggling with casual jobs to pay fees with menial income. I am glad that now my children cannot be sent home from school as it has always been when I wasn't able to pay fees in good time. I believe they will concentrate on their studies and perform well.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
I spent KES 35000 on paying school fees for my children. I am so happy that I paid school fees for the whole term and now I will have time to look for money for next term. The remaining amount of KES 20000, I spent on buying building materials for the construction of a new house.
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access_time over 2 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
We have been struggling a lot to raise school fees (about KES 60, 000 annually) for our two children who are currently at secondary school. In that regard, we are happy to receive this transfer because it will relieve us of the stress that we have been facing. This is a blessing and we are appreciative.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Of late I have been working as a cook in the school where our children go. This has been the main source of joy for us because it has made it relatively easier for us to raise school fees. Before securing this job, raising school fees was almost impossible for us.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
As peasant farmers, the biggest challenge we are facing is raising school fees for our two children who are at secondary school. We feel bad to witness them miss school when they are asked to stay at home until we clear fees. Unluckily, they have been frequently out of school due to fee arrears.
