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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53075 KES ($525 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?
I now have a powersaw which has employed my husband as the operator of this machine. Additionally, the business is currently the main source of income for the family. Had it not for the tranfers, I would not have built a house for our son who is currently in school had no house to sleep and study. Again, the money facilitated payment of his school fees. Nowadays,he is not sent home every now and then.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly does good by offering financial support to poor people to help them rise beyond their means in terms of unconditional cash transfers. There is really nothing that GD does wrong!
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the entire transfer in buying a power saw which is currently being in used as source of income. Equally, the powersaw business has employed my spouse since he is the one operating it.
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 that I am at peace now that I have build my son a house and he does not have to beg around for somewhere to sleep.The other thing is that we have kicked hunger out of the family and everyone is healthy.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money I felt very happy and celebrated the occasion by singing local happy songs.Everyone in the family was very happy even the children were not left out.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the first transfer on buying a cow,iron sheets,mattress,utensils,school uniform,clothes,school books and maize for food.I had so many needs and it felt good to attempt most of them.
Enrolled
access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to buy a dairy cow. This will go a long way in supporting my family financially, especially to cater for my children's school fees.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening with my family. Having came home with food for my children gives me a peace of mind.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I have 8 children and all of them are in school, one of which is in secondary school. With dependency on one dairy cow and and casual jobs in the village, the dues we get cannot sustain my children through school. As a matter of fact, my second born daughter had to forgo joining secondary school this year after sitting for the Kenya Certificate of Primary Education examination due to lack of funds. Not being able to sustain my family needs has been the biggest hardship in my life.
