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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53075 KES ($526 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 different than it would have been if never received the Because before I use to buy milk and it was costly for me and the amount that I could have used to buy milk, I have save to pay the school for my children.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly does well, By giving us money to meet our household basic needs and even to pay school fees for our children in school.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spend my second transfer on buying five heifers, I had one cow before and the milk that I use to buy milk and it was costly for me, I know buying this heifer in future will enable me to get milkfor the family and the remaining amount I bought food for the family.
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 the fact that I now have four calves and in the coming four years I will sell them and use the money I will get to buy a farm for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was overwhelmed with joy the moment I received my money.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy four calves worth 32000 KES, two sheep worth 7000 KES, two sacks 90 Kg maize and both school uniforms and home clothes for my children.
Enrolled
access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I am finally going to own a land.I am planning to spend the transfers on buying land.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning.It is then that I feel positive of what the day might bring.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is my son's sickness.He was diagnosed with celebral malaria early this year and since then he hasnt recovered fully.It was one of the toughest moment in my life apart from the pain he was undergoing,I did not have enough money to pay his hospital bill we had to sell the small piece of land to clear it.
