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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($544 USD)
access_time over 4 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 currently different since I now own a cow which is producing milk which gives my children good health every time they consume it. Had it not for the money l received , we wouldn't have started the business that I mentioned earlier on. So it's been all blessings through this amazing organization.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Givedirectly helped me setting foundation for my life and that of the family . There is nothing that I can substantively say it did wrong.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent Kes 25000 on a cow. We also spent Kes 25000 on maize grinding machine which is currently an equipment for business. The transfers gave us an idea of coming up with the business which will keep us running even long after GiveDirectly have left. The machine has managed to even employ my spouse who would go house to house doing the job, and earning a loving for the family. The cow which was also also spent bought calved and supplying the family with milk and some are sold for family consumption. The rest of the amount was spent in household items and clothing for the members of the family, who by then were wearing torn and old clothes.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($546 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that my compound is secured after fencing and can now attend to my other business without worrying about intruders.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money I felt very happy and thanked Give directly.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying fencing materials worth 16000 KES,and Cow worth 25000 KES. The rest saved for daily use.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship in my life came the day I was newly married to this family, we had no source of income and so we were forced to sleep hungry most of the times
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I'm done with all my duties and everyone is happy
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money mean that I will be able to buy a cow and help me complete fencing the farm. Fencing my farm will help me avoid conflicts with my neighbors
