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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($545 USD)
access_time almost 6 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 than it would have been if I would have not received transfers from Givedirectly because from the transfer, I have completed my house which have been under construction for the past two years. I am now very certain that I am soon going to start living in my permanent house which is more spacious than the one I have been living in.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well in embracing openness and also sending money to individuals through mobile phones. This has greatly reduced incidences of theft that could have arose supposed the money was given in public. However, sinec GiveDirectly came in our area, there is nothing it does not do well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy windows and doors for my house which I had started building two years ago but had not completed due to lack of funds. I have not been feeling at peace to see it in that state for long. I am hopeful that once fixing is completed, I will move in together with my family. I had been living in a mud house which becomes worse and unsuitable for habitation during long rainy season due to uncontrollable floods.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($547 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have been able to fix the steel windows and doors to my house that had stalled for more than six months. I have made a step now.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I saw a message not from GiveDirectly that I had received money,I was scared at first but later received another from GiveDirectly confirming that they had sent me money. I was so happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying building steel windows and doors that I used to fix on my new house I had started constructing.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means a relief from paying school fees. I have two children in high school who depends on my little earnings from the farm. I am planning to pay all their school fees if I get this money.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when cleaning my compound. I like living in a clean environment.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in life is how to pay school fees for my children. I retired seven years ago, therefore I can not afford to cater for my children's education needs. Last term they missed some exams because they were sent home due to lack of school fees.
