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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53075 KES ($525 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?
My life is quite different in that, I now live in good and cemented house, unlike the past when I used to live in a dusty one which could generate coughing due to too much dust. I bought a cow, and this has enable me to have milk for my nutritional support as well as income to the family. I am able to sell the surplus milk to the community for cash.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has made the most poor families to be in possession of things which were perceived to be for the rich. I have realized that a human being deserved a better living and only lack of resources could be a stumbling block to good living.
There is nothing much that I could say that needs improvement, but the organization should extend their support for sometimes in order for us to accomplished our economic target.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the second transfer on cement to renovate my main house, a cow, a piece of still door and mattress. I had a house but doing cementing was not done, now I have cemented my house and painted the house it now looks so decent and worth living. I also have a mattress, which I only admired in the neighborhood.
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 is that I am confident about my house now that it has been renovated it looks presentable and neat.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I first went down on my knees to give thanks to God for such a blessing in my life. I could not believe that give directly had sent me such amount of money. It was my first time to receive that amount in my entire life I was very happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my transfer to purchase sand, cement and chips to renovate the walls and floor of house. Initially it had a mad floor and walls. I have cemented both the walls and the floor of my house. This makes me feel so good, I can comfortably invite guests in my house.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will be able to buy two goats and a sheep and the remaining amount will be spent on ploughing my farm so that I can plant maize.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I go to our local market at Awasi to sell sisal ropes. This makes me happy because it is my source of livelihood and I make them myself in order to provide food for my family when I manage to sell them.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face in my life is that my income is very low and I have a very big family that depend on me in terms of food and school fees.
