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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53075 KES ($525 USD)
access_time 4 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
If I could not have received the money from give directly I am very sure I could not have managed to achieve my dream of pursuing a course of teaching. I am now very sure of completing my course. I could also not managed to build a spacious comfortable house as I have done because I do not have any stable source of income.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion give directly did very good think by dealing with individual and not groups, this could have brought alot of conflicts. I am also glad that they did not involve the authorities in their program because it could have brought alot of corruption.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I completed secondary school sometimes back and pass well, unfortunately I could not managed to continue with my education to the next level because of lack of fee. My parents did not have stable source of income and there were some of our siblings who were also going to school that they were paying their fee. I decided to get married being that I knew it was now the end of my education although I was really longing to farther my education. When I received the money I was so happy because I knew that was my turning point and I was going to achieve my dream of pursuing my course of teaching. I spent most of the transfer to pay my college fee and as we speak I am pursuing my teaching course, I am sure with God's grace I will complete my course. The remaining balance I spent to buy building materials and built a nice spacious comfortable house since I was staying in a very small house that could not accommodate my family. The house also was too old that it was also most falling down. I am very happy because I am now staying in a very comfortable house where I do not to worry of it's falling down.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($546 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference is that I will be able to own my home at the end of this year thanks to give directly this will make me the happiest human being on earth.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer I was happy and very exited. I went to my husband and celebrated together for our plans were finally going to be realized.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
Upon receiving the money, I together with my husband purchased a piece of land. It has been our desire as a family to build a home. This was made possible.
Enrolled
access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this cash means a lot in my family as I shall be able to expand my vegetables business and repair my house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is usually in the morning as it offers new hope to go out engage in business and earn money that I would use to buy my family food.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship am facing is paying my mothers medical bills that have taken a lot of my savings and affected my capital.
