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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53075 KES ($525 USD)
access_time 4 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 currently different in that the money enabled me to pay school fees for my children who are in secondary school. This ensured that they are well kept in school, studying and concentrating in the exams.
Had it not for money, I would not have bought a cow which is currently providing milk for my family. Sometimes I also sell milk for income. My children are now happy, their health improved and I nolonger face stress which usually comes out of lack of money.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly does good by offering financial support to poor people to help them rise beyond their means in terms of unconditional cash transfers. There is really nothing that GD does wrong!
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the entire transfer in buying a cow which currently offering us milk for both domestic and for commercial use. I also spent the rest on payment of school fees for my child who is in university.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($546 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that now we can take tea with milk unlike before we use to take black tea.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I got the money from GD, I felt so happy as I knew that the money would help me to accomplish all the plans I had.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
The first transfer I got from Give Directly I spent part of it to buy a cow . I also spent part of it to do wiring in my house in readiness to connect electricity.
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access_time almost 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship i have faced in my life is struggling to pay school fees as well as providing needs for my disabled child who studies in St Kizito School for the deaf- Sotik. The school itself is so expensive hence we struggle alot in the family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening. This is the time when my children and husband have all arrived home after a long day. Chating with them as everyone narrates how their day has been brings me joy.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means happiness to me. I had to sell all my cattle and part of my land in order to pay school fees for my daughter who studies in Kisii university. I will therefore use the money from Give Directly to buy another piece of land and dairy cattle too
