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Benard
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
33
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($542 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 is different comparing with who I was in the past when I worked as a casual laborer in my neighbor's farm. I am now my own boss and carrying out my duties without supervision. My household's lifestyle has also improved because we can take dietary meals which was not the case in the recent past.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion giving unconditional and non refundable cash transfer makes Give Directly exceptional since most lives have been transformed through this great organization.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on purchasing a water pipe for an irrigation pump I bought with my first transfer.Initially I was foreman in a neighbor's farm and I had developed the desire of starting my own farm but lacked the resources. When I received my transfers I knew this was the time to start my water melon project. I also bought farm tools and other equipment to start me off. To improve my farming I bought pesticides and fungicides. I expect to have a bumper harvest.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($543 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have always believed in farming and I have always had dreams of how I can improve my life through farming but because I had very low income so this has not been effective in my life. When I received this transfer, I was able to buy water pump and fertilizer which has really improved my farming practise and I know I will finally achieve my dreams.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very good because I was in dire need of the mooney and it coame at the right time.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my transfer on buying water pump which I use for irrigating my farm, seeds which I used in my farm and household items such as food, utensils and bedding.
 
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What does receiving this money mean to you?
This means great luck because am in serious need of money to improve my farming, I will therefore buy water pipes and a generator pump so that I shall be able to produce vegetables throughout the year. I will also do a family shopping to take us for some few months as we await maturity of our crops for sale.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is usually in the evening while sharing meals with the family.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced was when I broke my limb on a motor bike accident, I used all my savings on my medication, I had to transfer my son from a private school to a public school. The situation got so worse that I had to beg for support from friends and relatives.