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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53150 KES ($528 USD)
access_time 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 compared to how it was before in that, My in-laws expected that my daughter would drop out of school, being that my husband died. God has intervened through GiveDirectly, and she will complete her study since I have cleared school fees. We could also afford good meals as a family, the thing which could not happened before.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly was a blessings to widows as I am. I was subjected to humiliation when my husband died and people were gossiping on how I could manage to pay fees for my daughter, but I now feel self worth, and happy that my social dignity has been restored.
I could urge the organization to extend it's charity to widows.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the second transfer on school fees, Music system, clothing and food. My husband passed on when my daughter was a first year student in Secondary school. I had nothing to support her education, but When I received the transfer, my priority number one was to give my daughter quality education. This will enable her to compete with others in the job market, and make her empowered. I bank my hope on her and through giving her education, I would restore the chance I missed in my education.
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 daily life is that the profits I make have doubled and each day I am able to feed my family with more ease without having to strain.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received money from GiveDirectly, I felt so happy. I did not expect it.I thought GD could not keep their promise.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the money I received from GiveDirectly on paying school fees for my daughter who is the secondary school. I also boosted my cereal business and the rest on buying furniture for my house.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money makes me so happy. I will use it to pay school fees for my child who is in secondary school.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I am resting in my bed after a hard days work.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is lack of a stable job to provide me with a steady income. I am a widow and the burden of fending for my family's needs like food and school fees are all on me. Being that I do small business the profits I get are not adequate enough to cater for these needs.
