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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
63900 KES ($633 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on building a house for my son (simba) who used to spent at the neighbors place which was hectic being that he had to walk at night and bought a solar lantern for lighting, my children can study well and I no longer think about purchasing parrafine anymore. I also cleared school fees for my four children because I used to do odd jobs to sustain them in school and finally bought food that we ate during the last hunger season .
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, what GiveDirectly did well is keeping their promise by giving us the exact amount that we were told at a personal level over the phone.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer in that my children have a place to sleep comfortably at night unlike before were they had to spend at the neighbors place and they have also settled well in school after paying their school fees which could not have been the case.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
44000 KES ($423 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on paying 28,000 KES school fee for my five children; four college and one in primary, paid 3,000 KES deposit for a solar lamp, bought seven iron sheets which I'll use to build a kitchen, bought a mattress then used the rest of the cash on food for the house. Am now happy that my children performed very well being that they were never sent out of school as before.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was so happy when I received the transfers because I knew that I would tackle all my financial problems.
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access_time over 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in life at the moment is paying school fee for my children. They are always being sent home for fee due to huge arrears that they owe their schools.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest moment of my day is in the evening while having supper with my children.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money will transform our lives because I will be able to achieve alot that I have always wanted.
