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Joan
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Small business
faceAge:
30
workCampaign
UBI
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
25500 KES ($246 USD)
access_time over 4 years ago
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How is your life currently different from how it was four months ago?
My life is currently different from the way it four months ago in that I constructed a new house which more decent and spacious enough. The biggest achievement in the new house is that it doesn't leak whenever it rains. I built an iron-roofed house which helps in collecting rainwater. It does not leak as compared to the grass thatched house that I was living in a few days ago. I was also able to boost my business which is currently doing well.
Do you have any new or additional goals for your life for the next four months?
I recently constructed a new house with my recent transfer. I did all the necessary process and moved in but I had not finished plastering it. Therefore I have an additional goal to raise money for materials which I'll use to plaster the house. I believe that once I plaster the walls they will be more stable and durable.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life in the last four months preceding the current transfer.
The biggest difference in my daily life in the last four months preceding the current transfer is that I was able to boost my business. I was able to add a variety of stocks and I can't measure how busy my shop is nowadays. This has allowed me to comfortably meet household needs. Unlike before where I would struggle to meet even half of our daily needs.
How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
In the next six months, I am hopeful that I'll have raised enough money to plaster the house. I am planning to save my money in a merry go round so that I may not be tempted to use it on other purposes. I want to focus and ensure that this project is fully accomplished because I have always wanted to achieve this goal for a very long time
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
23675 KES ($235 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The difference I have experienced since I received this transfer is that I was able to support my husband to pay for my dowry. Earlier on,he was not financially stable which was a major setback for us.
How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
I shall have built a new house by then and now I will be having a decent house to my name.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My husband paid for my dowry through the transfer I received, I bought iron sheets to build a new house,put some money aside to boost my business. I also bought household stuff,clothes for my children and food for family consumption.
Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
Dowry payment.
 
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access_time 6 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that i have faced was having to separate from my husband for two whole years due to domestic conflicts. Taking care of our children at that time was very difficult for me since i didn't have any source of income and he was not around to offer his assistance either.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when i am at our local market selling my charcoal to my customers.
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend my transfer on building a permanent house for my family and I since I am currently staying in my co-wife's house due to lack of funds to construct my own.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement that i am proud of was being able to start my own charcoal selling business because the proceeds have made it easy for me to take care of my family's needs