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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
63900 KES ($620 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have two children in school both in secondary and college so when I received my second transfer I used a larger portion of it to clear their school fee arrears. They have now settled their balance and my son who is in college will now be able to sit for his final examinations next year. I also built a house for my son because he didn't have a place to sleep on so he used to seek sleeping space in neighbors home which I considered risky.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, Gd does well in giving cash to the needy and let them decide on what to do with the money. I don't see anything Gd is not doing well.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would be if I didn't the money because if it was not for the money I wouldn't be able to clear my son's fee which means he wouldn't be able to sit for his final examinations. My son too would still be sleeping in neighbours home because I couldn't manage to build the house on my own.
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 spent my first transfer to pay school fees for my children and bought 30 pieces of iron sheets,2 steel door and 4 windows for my new house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy when I received my money because I was able to buy building material for my new house.
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access_time almost 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I face right now is lack of enough money to pay fees for my son who is in a technical college. If I am unable to raise the required amount he might have to defer his studies and this really worries me.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning because the Lord has blessed me with life.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that our lives will be less stressful as we be able to expand our business and increase our income, eventually we will be able to adequately cater for our basic needs.
