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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
63900 KES ($636 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used my second transfer to complete plastering my house,then bought window panes for my windows and used the rest to buy sofa sets and other household items.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion,what Give Directly does well is changing people's lives for the better by giving them money to buy and take care of their needs without telling them exactly what to buy.
What it does not do well is giving money to just a few people and a few households in the village which brings grudge among the villagers.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
If I had never received the transfers from GD,I would not have bought the items that I bought such as sofa sets and other household items.My house is now more comfortable and more lovely,all thanks to GD transfers.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
44000 KES ($427 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on paying 7,000 KES school fee for my child in high school, used 17,700 KES to furnish my house (i.e. painting the walls and putting window panes), used 4,000 KES on hospital for my daughter who had miscarriage. Then used the rest on food for the house. Am so happy that my house is so beautiful and presentable and my child is also going to school peacefully now that the fee is paid.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I used to just hear from people that they received money from GiveDirectly but I never believed until the day I got it, I was so happy.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am faced with and that has made me so sad is not being able to attain money to pay for my sons college fees so that he can clear the pending arrears to enable him to graduate.He has missed his graduation three times and thus he can't even be cleared to attain his certificates to enable him search for a job,yet he passed so well.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is at midday when I meet with my friends and we are able to share fun stories with each other
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is a miracle come true for me and my family.It is like winning the jackpot and I believe that now I will be able to help my son clear his college fee arrears and even attain his certificate.
