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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53075 KES ($527 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is completely different in that, I had a vision of acquiring training as kindergarten teacher, but since there was no adequate resources, my dream seamed to be thwarted, but transfer has lighted the candle of hope, and I am sure that I will complete the training since I have managed to pay fees for the whole course.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has given everyone opportunity to access the resources and freedom of spending the same money unconditionally. Everyone has unique economic demands, and this resulted to different priorities in the House. The organization is not directing the recipients on their expenditures.
In the other hand, GiveDirectly could have given us another opportunity for registration process, since our people have realized that this was a clean money, and it is now that they need that money. They should be given another chance.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the second transfer on payment if college fees, and buying household items such as table and chairs, as well as solar panel. I did not make it to college because the resources was limited. I did my O'level certificate and attained good grades. When this opportunity landed on my hands, I decided to take advantage of that and went back to school to redeem the my lost glory. I was using a tin lamp as a source of light in my house, but this could produce too much smoke that eventually infect my children with lung infections. Now I could say that it is a thing of the past.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($548 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The difference is I am able to continue with my education unlike before I could not because of lack of school fees.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer, I was so happy. I saw all my problems solved.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my transfer to purchase food and household shopping that costed me Ksh 6,000. The remaining amount I am planning to spend on my college school fees.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money to me, will mean making economic step in that, i have been planning to start business but since i have got limited resources, it has been a dream. I have confidence that i will fulfill my desire.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is night. During the day, i am committed in my daily activities that take much of my time and not able to pay attention to my family. At night, i feel happy with my family members around me.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced in my life is how to provide my family with the basic needs. I am a peasant farmer who depends on farm output for every needs, most of the time we experience poor harvest and as a result, we have to go through hardship.
