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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53150 KES ($527 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?
When my son was a bout to sit for the final examinations that could lead him to secondary school, I was worried on how and where I would get money to pay for fees. It appeared to me to be a tough task. Right now, I am sure that he will make it. I promise to give his education the first priority because out of it, he will have a tool for employment opportunity. My life now is good without worries, I could now have time to reorganized myself on how to face the family life a head. Life without anxiety.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has narrowed the gap between the most poor and the rich. Out of it, the poor community have been empowered to posses the items which they believed to be of special economic class. My son will complete his education without hindrances, and that will be my joy, I will no longer pester relatives and friends for financial support. With his education, he will be fully equipped for the job market for his future life.
The organization needs to adjust on eligibility criteria in order to capture the good numbers of the most needy, whom at the time of registration process were locked out. Some don't have even the house of their own yet they were mistaken to be imposters.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on leasing the already planted sugarcane farm, Out of this, I hope that it will fetch me good money within a period of less than a year. I also paid school fees out of this amount of money, my son joined Secondary school this year and I had to pay school fees. For economic sustainability, I opted to buy the already grown sugarcane farm at a specific cost. This will enable me to harvest at the end of the year and make good money out of it, to pay for school fees next year.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($544 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My son who is sitting for his final exams in primary school was going to miss exams due to lack of school fees but when I received this transfer I was able to pay school fees in time and he has done the exams.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy because it was a dream come true.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my transfer on paying school fees for my son who had been sent home for the same and leasing in a piece of land which I want to use for ofarming since I do not have enough for the same.
Enrolled
access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means a promising life ahead. This cash will help to ease my financial burden hence we shall be able into venture new business opportunities. I shall also be able to educate my child with this money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when sit around the table and share meals as a family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is difficulty in providing food to my children. My husband and I have unreliable sources of income hence unable at times to provide meals for my children.
