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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($547 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I was living in a grass-thatched house before,but with the money that I received,I was able to build a semi-permanent house which is also much spacious.I have also been able to pay a huge part of I loan I had taken to purchase a piece of land.This has given me lot of peace since this was the biggest problem I had.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I like the way GD gives money directly to the recipients without letting it pass through the government officials and privately through their phones which ensures security of the cash.
I have no negative feedback,keep doing things that way so that the poor can benefit.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent part of my second transfer to clear part of loan I had taken of KES 20000,bought a Heifer worth 13500 and a digital camera worth KES11000 to improve my photography business.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($546 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
My life has changed as now we are no longer going for casual work as now we got money for buying food and we have relaxed from daily struggle.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I got these money from GD I shared the good news with my wife and we were so happy about it. Before she was worried that these was not real but she believed after we got the money.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
The money which I got from GD, I firstly spent to built a maize store and the spent some to pay a debt of KES 15000 which I had borrowed from a friend. The rest I gave to my wife to spent on children clothing,household shopping and food. I saved KES 10000 for future use.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in life is that I don't have a stable source of income, hence at times we are forced to go a day without a meal as a family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening while having dinner with my family. I always feel happy when my children get something to eat before retiring to bed.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money is going to uplift my living standards. I will be able to start a small scale business and earn a living from it.
