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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
63900 KES ($634 USD)
access_time over 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 than it would have been if I never received the transfer in that I have a spacious house which I never knew I would ever owned .
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly does well by fullfilling promises which has brought economical growth in my village .
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on expanding my house .I also paid school fees for my child who was in high school and bought household expenditures too .
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
44000 KES ($426 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used a portion of the transfer to buy chairs because I didn't have enough. Purchased a solar lamp for light provision. Paid my 4 children in primary school fee. I also purchased corns for family consumption with the rest of the money.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer, I felt very happy because I got what I didn't have and was looking for it but couldn't get.
Enrolled
access_time almost 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Am not Financially stable this makes me have difficulties in meeting my family needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
Afternoon's makes me happy because I get to relax after fishing the whole night.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
It means that I will be able to do my plans for example building a decent house for my family.
