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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53075 KES ($521 USD)
access_time over 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 has really changed socially compared to my former life. I bought television set which i did not have before, unlike the other time when my children could go to my neighbour to watch Television, now they can watch TV at the comfort of our room.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, I have not seen anything GiveDirectly did wrong but all was good. I may like to say that I did not dream of having a big house like this, the Organization has really transformed our economic status.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I have used my second transfer in buying building materials and i have built a decent and spacious house. This is due to the fact that my first house was small that could not accommodate my family , the roof was also rusty and leaking when it rained. I have got old children but because the first house was small, i could not have privacy, now i have a big house with our room and children's house separately.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($545 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have a new house which has been my biggest worry. I had a leaking roof, grass thatched and too small but now I have a good house which makes me very happy.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy because I was going to have a new house which I have never been able to build on my own.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my transfer on buying building materials such as iron sheets, nails and timber which I used to build a new house.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means a new beginning in my life. I shall spend my money on building a new descent and spacious house since my current house is not spacious to accommodate all my family members. I shall also spend the rest on educating my children.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I succeed to fend for my family. I feel good and happy sharing meals with my family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in my life is continuous battling with unusual sickness which has persisted for the past ten years. This has drained all my resources thus making me always to struggle to provide food for my family.
