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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53150 KES ($527 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?
Previously, I had a very small house that could hardly accommodate my large family. Whenever it rained, we would be worried that the house might fall in on us. Thanks!GiveDirectly for enabling me to buy building materials that I used in building a new house. I now have a beautiful house and I can brag about it in the village.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, they have elevated me from a low point to a higher level. Previously, I had no voice when I was with my peers as I did not own my own house. I have a house now and I could not be happier. I have a solar panel, that means I am saving the money I use in buy kerosene which goes on other needs the family has.
Give Directly does not do anything wrong. They are only striving to make our lives better.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the transfer on buying a solar panel for home lighting. This has helped scare away burglars who would want to break in during the night. I also bought building materials like iron sheets, poles, nails and timber to build a new house as I had a small house that could not accommodate my growing family. I also bought livestock for rearing for sale later and as financial security for my family. I also used part of it to pay school fees for my child who had been sent home to clear the outstanding fee balance. I am glad that my life has changed tremendously, Thanks to GiveDirectly for their transfers.
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 I am using a solar lamp. I do not have to use kerosene anymore.This helps me cuts costs of my other expeses.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received money from GiveDirectly, I was so happy and excited. We did not believe until we saw the message.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying building materials that I used to plaster my house that was not in the very good condition as it was made of mud. Some part of the money I spent on paying school fees for my children who are in primary school and the rest on buying a solar lamp,a television set,repaying a debt and new furniture for my living room.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will be able to build a new house for my family. The current one is too small and is not in a very good condition.Whenever it rains, it leaks alot and the floor also gets swapped being that it was build on a swampy area.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up feeling healthy and energetic. This is because I am assured that I will go to work and get income to provide for my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I have faced is dealing with sickness. For a very long period of time, I was sick and bedridden, I could not seek for proper medication because I did not have any income to rely on. As the only bread winner, my family really suffered during the time of my sickness.
