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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53150 KES ($511 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Before these transfers came, I had always wished to build a better house for my family since the one I am currently living is too small to accommodate us all well. Resources to do this was a problem since I do not have a source of income. I am glad that I am now in the process of finishing the house and soon it will be ready for us. I am glad to have been able to do these even if my husband is not around. I am so happy that Give Directly helped me actualize my dream of having a better house.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
What I loved about these funds is that it is unrestricted to specific uses and no one would be followed up on why the used the transfer in a certain way. I also liked that people were given the option of doing whatever they wish with the transfer. In my opinion, everything went well especially getting the funds straight our phones. I would not change anything.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent part of the second transfer to prepare bricks for building and bought other building materials using the rest of the transfer. I currently live in a small grass-thatched house, too small to have space for my kids to study. I had always dreamt and wished to build a better and a bigger house but since I had no resources to do this, I was not able to. When Give Directly's doors opened, I knew my chance to actualize my dream was here.
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 difference in my daily life is that now we are healthy since we get milk for consumption and earn income for it thus no more problems.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy the moment I received my money and did not rest until I bought a cow same day because me and the children had suffered a lot because of lack of milk.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the money my first transfer to buy a cow which I milk it now and sell the milk.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is going to transform my life.I am going to buy a knitting machine so I venture into school sweater business and this will ensure a constant income for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is the evening.This is when the day is almost ending which for me means sadness reducing as days go by.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is the demise of my husband two months ago.I havent even adjusted emotionally to the fact that he is nolonger with us.The burden of raising my children is on me I dont even know how to begin I am only hoping for the best.The saddest part about is when my children who are still young keep asking where their father is.I am really heartbroken at the moment but I know time is a healer.
