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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53150 KES ($505 USD)
access_time over 4 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 different from how it was before because I was able to pay most of my school fees. Due to this, I have been able to continue with my studies without any interruptions. Also, I am now a proud owner of a dairy cow. I believe that it will be calving soon and my family will have enough milk for consumption and sale to earn an income. This will also enable me to save the money I would otherwise use in buying milk.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly did well by enrolling everyone in our village. Due to this, everyone was able to achieve his/her life dreams. I do not see anything that GD did not do well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent a good amount from my second transfer to build a more spacious and decent house for my family. The one were living in was small and its walls and floor were made of mud. I am now glad since GiveDirectly enabled me to build a decent house whose walls are made of timber and the floor is cemented. Due to this, cleaning this house is nowadays easier and takes less time than before. I spent the remaining amount to buy some decent clothes for my family and food to last us for some time.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($545 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 the presence of the newly
constructed house in our household which we never had.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the money I became very happy that I even missed school on that day so that I may accompany my husband to withdraw the money from the nearby town.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the money I received from GD in paying my school fees since i am still in secondary school and used the rest in constructing a new house which is still on.
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access_time 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is great news for me.I am still a student and it will greatly ease the burden we have been struggling with of paying school fees
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening.This is the time when I come home from school and can spend time with my child and husband
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
When I completed primary school,i became expectant and hence could not join secondary school.This was a difficult period for me being a teenager and having to take care of a baby at that age.This is the biggest hardship I have faced
