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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53150 KES ($526 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 in that I now have a peace of mind after settling the arrears of land that I now live on. I was initially facing eviction since the owner of the land who gave it to us as a gift changed his mind and demanded payments. I used some part of the transfer on construction of a new house. I used to live in a very old house with tilted walls and rusty roof that was also leaky. The remaining part of the transfer went to chairs which I nowadays sit on with comfort unlike before when I used to literally sit on a dusty floor. Thanks to GiveDirectly transfers, I am a totally changed human being with enormous value and honour.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has given people the power to improve on their social status. Unconditional cash transfer has made us happy since we have the power on decision marking and freedom of choice. The method used is also convenient, safe, effective and efficient. However, it would have added more transfers to the old and widows.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent some part of the transfer on settling arrears of land that I live on. I was facing eviction in that the owner of the land who initially gave it to us as a gift changed his mind and demanded payments. At least I now live in peace without any fear of destruction of property and shame. I spent the remaining part to construct a new house. I used to live in a very old house with tilted walls that could fall any time. The roof was also leaky and rusty. Thanks to GiveDirectly transfers.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($537 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 l am now staying in my own home where l do not need to warry that l will be chased away, l also staying very spacious comfortable house and not forgetting that l no longer spend money to buy parrafin since spent the money to buy solar which l am using for lighting my house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment l received the money l was very happy that l went on my knees to thank God for his blessing through give directly.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent most of the transfer to buy land where l have put up my own home since l was almost being sent away from where l was staying being that they were saying that l do not belong to that clan. l also spent the to build a spacious comfortable house since l was staying in a very small uncomfortable house which could not accommodate me with my family. The remaining balance l spent to pay solar system.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money money better house and improved nutrition for my family. I would like to spend the transfer on construction of a new house that is spacious enough to accommodate my family. I would also like to spend the remaining part to start a small business.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I get paid for the casual labor that I offer and buy food for my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing in life is extreme poverty. I depend on casual labor services that I offer which is tedious and unreliable. This make it very difficult to provide for my family.
