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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53150 KES ($530 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 different than it would have been if I never received this transfer in that I have built my dream house which I never knew I could afford. At the moment I am at peace staying in a spacious decent house unlike before where we could squeeze in a small house, which made my daughter opt to sleep at my in-laws and being a lady she was vulnerable to physical assault while passing through dark dangerous bushes at night. Secondly, from the profits I make in the business that I had started with GiveDirectly's transfers; I have been able to provide for my family's needs with ease without borrowing from my neighbours and friends.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly gives money with equality hence the money has brought a drastic economic development in my village. My society has been empowered as well because they have been able to invest in small business. I don't see what GiveDirectly does not do well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on starting a business of selling second hand clothes. Through this, I am able to cater for my daily needs and sustain my family without borrowing from friends and relatives and pay school fees. Therefore from this business, I have been more dependent unlike before when I used to rely on casual jobs which were not paying well. The remaining transfer I bought water containers, utensils and furniture.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($540 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I now have decent seats, so I do not borrow seats from neighbors whenever I have visitors.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I felt so happy because I ddin't know GD would full fill their promise.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent part of the money I received from GiveDirectly on constructing a new house to replace the old house I owned previuosly. Part of the money I used rto purchase new seats becasue the previous seats were broken.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will be able to pay school fees for my child who is in secondary school and the remaining amount will be spent on starting a small business of selling clothes.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I go to my farm to plough maize. This makes me happy as it is my source of livelihood.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in my life is that I am a widow and and I do not have a stable source of income which I can use to suppory my family. This forces us to go a day without a meal.
