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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53150 KES ($528 USD)
access_time 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 totally different compared to the past one. I did not have a house of my own, and being a family man, I felt embarrassed to seek for refuge from neighborhood with my wife and a child. Sometimes the owner could come from the city without notice, and could result to leaving even if it could be at night. It is true that a miracle has happened and couldn't believe that I own a house of my own.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has been like manna from heaven to salvage economic problem in the society. People have been empowered both socially and economically. I myself realized that no body will like to remain in poverty bondage, but they struggle for economic liberation.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the second transfer on building a house, being that the first transfer I spent on building materials and other items in the house. I am now proud to say that GD has made me to own a house of my own and I am proud of that. I did not have any shelter of my own and I am a family man. We used to live in my neighbour's son house and whenever he came from the city, we had to give way and the only reliable alternative was my mother's cooking house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($545 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest different in my life is that I am staying a happy and peaceful life because I am now sure of accomplishing my dream of building a new house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy, it was like a miracle to me.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my transfer on buying building materials (iron sheets,nails and polls that I am planning to use to build my new house immediately I receive my second transfer, because the current house we are staying in is too small for my growing family and the roof is also leaking.
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access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means a lot to me. I will use it to build a bigger semi permanent house for my family since I currently stay in a very small single room house which is not adequate for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am resting in my bed.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is not being able to get work. Despite having finished my secondary school I have been unable able to get employment that can provide me with an income, so that I can take care of my family's needs like food and clothing.
