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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53075 KES ($520 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 the sense that I now own two houses which were made possible by the transfers that I received. Had it not for the money, I'm not sure if, as a family, we would have realized this dream.
The money gave us life foundations by quickly providing us with basis of settlement since were newly beginning to live.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
The organization actually does all the good things by providing financial assistance to the less to do families in our region
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the entire transfer in procurement of houshold items and also partly on household goods. The money came at a time when I needed it most. I was new by then and therefore the transfers gave us foundation for life by setting us down through provision of house goods.
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.
Before I use to go for casual work to get money for food but right now I have built a house and I have started my own business. I now sell sweets and biscuits at bus stop.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I got the money from Give Directly I was filled with joy and I rally appreciated what Give Directly did.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to built a two-room house. Before we use to live in around grass touched house which was too old.I also bougth food and clothes for myself and my wife. I spent the rest to start up a business.
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access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is a great blessing to me.I have never received any monetary help in my life.This will help me in purchasing building materials for my house as well as starting up a small business which will generate income for my family
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening.This is the time when i have completed my work for the day and hence I can rest and spend time with my family
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I work as a casual labourer.Everyday i go out looking for a job to earn a little money.What I am paid is hardly enough to meet the needs of my family especially food.As a result,we sometimes have to forego some basic needs.This is the biggest hardship I have faced.
