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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53150 KES ($526 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 because I have a better house as compared the to the one I was living in before. I am also having a source of income I can rely on to feed my family. My children can also stay in school without the fear of being sent home for fee arrears.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion give directly does good by uplifting people from poverty and empowering poor households to be independent. By giving out cash transfers, most people get to achieve their life goals.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on building a new house because the one I formerly had was old, had a leaky roof and too small for my large family of eight members. At night when it rained, we had to wake up and cover the roof with polythene bags. I now have a big spacious house and my family feels so comfortable in it even during rainy seasons. I also bought a dairy cow which in the near future will be providing milk for us and God willing will bear more calves to fill my shed.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($545 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 I have less school fees burden hence I am at peace. My children are no longer sent home for the fee balances like before.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my transfer I was very excited.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my transfer on paying school fees for my two sons who are in Secondary School. I also boosted my fruit business to enable me to get a better profit.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means hope and beginning of improved living standards. I would like to spend the transfer on paying school fees for my children. Education is the best inheritance I can give to them. This will enable them to complete the job market.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I make some profit out of the small business and buy food for my family. The essence of provision to my family brings me joy and happiness.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in life life is lack of money to pay school fees for my children. They are often sent home and this makes them miss most of the lessons. This has interfered with their academic performance and this makes me feel unhappy.
