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Michael's family
Michael
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Casual labour
faceAge:
27
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
access_time almost 7 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy livestock that I am banking on as my security maybe later in life. I also bought steel windows and doors that I have since fixed in my house. The remaining amount I spent on food.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is seeing that I have livestock of my own. With these I know in future I will not have to suffer as the livestock act as my security for the future.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent a huge portion of my first transfer on buying colored soil that I used to smear my house. The balance was then spent on buying a sheep that I reare in my home.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt really happy the moment I received the money because I was not sure Give Directly would fulfill their promise before, but now I could foresee my plans going through because of their transfers.
 
Enrolled
access_time 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I would like to use part of the money to buy acow . Secondly l would wish to plaster my house since there is no one to smear my house. Finally l would like to pay school fees for my nephew who is an orphans.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is that through farming l have managed to build my own house.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship in life is lack of proper source of income to support my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in when participating in athletics.