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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53150 KES ($526 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?
I had been a business man for long but I had never received such an amount of money before. I am happy for the support that GiveDirectly has given me. My wife and I are growing and less energetic for active daily chores. The biggest difference in my daily is the efforts that GiveDirectly has given me to buy a water tank at my age. I currently enjoy clean water my doorstep and we are relaxed no hardwork for aging wife to go fetch water. I feel so proud and GiveDirectly for the financial support.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has been fair and transparent in their operations. In my opinion, they are there to help the needy and they have proven it. I thank them and urge them to continue with the same spirit.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I gave KES30000 to support my grand children education. I currently doesn't have big needs to cater for like my children who are currently struggle to pay fee for their kids. I made a decision to support so that in future my grand children can enjoy a better live
I spent the remaining amount on my family needs; clothing, food and other daily household needs.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($537 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 my family have a clean water to drink unlike before where my children could walk for a long distance to get clean water, but now they have enough time to do there homework.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money I felt so happy because I knew I would be able to buy a water tank because my children could walk for a long distance to get clean water for drinking and sometimes fails to complete their homhome on time.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spend my first transfer on buying a water tank for storing clean water for drinking and for domestic use, I also bought cushions, solar lamp, and the remaining amount I bought food for the family.
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access_time 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means a great improvement in the living standards in my family. I will use the money to improve my house and buy livestock in my farm.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when i wake up healthy and ready to engage in the day's activities
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced in my life is lack of resourses to cater for my family needs. Due to our old age, my wife and i no longer have strength to work hence we depend fully on our children for our needs. Sometimes we feel like we are being a burden to them.
