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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
25500 KES ($247 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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How is your life currently different from how it was four months ago?
My life is different from how it would have been four months ago in that my siblings were never sent home for school fees. I was able to use part of my transfers to pay school fees for my siblings which was a big relief for my parents. I am glad I helped the family when they needed me.
Do you have any new or additional goals for your life for the next four months?
My additional goal in the next four months is that I save my transfer so that I can get the money to join a college in time. I would not want to take a long time after secondary school before joining a college that's why I am saving to join as soon as I get calling letter.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life in the last four months preceding the current transfer.
Currently, I am in my final year of secondary school and I am looking forward to joining college immediately after secondary school. Before the transfers, I knew I might not be able to get to college because of finances. With GD transfers, I was able to buy three sheep which I am keeping and acting as savings for the transfers. When I finish my 12th grade, I will sell them to raise money to pay for my college needs. I hope they will have reproduced which will help me a lot.
How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
I expect my life to change in the next six months in that I would want to continue savings so that I get all the requirements needed for a college education in time.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
23675 KES ($236 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
I can now read books freely without borrowing from my peers.With this I will pass my exams with flying colors.
How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
I am planning on buying more cows to rear for financial security.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life has changed since I have books to read and pass my exams. There is more income from my mothers business which means we can now eat well and healthily.
Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
I do not have any new goal.
Enrolled
access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in life is when I delayed my education with three years due to lack of school fees.This made me loose hope in life.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon because I share a lot with my friends hence reduces for me stressful moments.
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to buy a motorbike for business purposes.This will enable me save some money to further my education after completing high school.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is when I got a sponsor to facilitate my continuity with studies since I was not able to proceed to high school due to lack of fees.
