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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53150 KES ($527 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?
I had lost my livestock after my son and I got sick one after another trying to seek medical attention. Being a farmer at my old age, lack of livestock in my farm had been signs of an endless poverty. After GiveDirectly sent us the transfer, I am among the lucky person to see life differently again. I invested part of transfer on livestock these are dairy goats. It had seemed impossible for me again to buy on my own but l GiveDirectly made it possible. I am currently secured finacilal.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
GiveDirectly has been good to us since it first stage of operations that was a public meet done. We were well taken through about GiveDirectly, made it clear of the unconditionality and the eligibility among the people in the community. I loved the fact that GD respected what they had said and fulfilled their promise.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
As a way of investing part of my transfer, I used KES 21000 on livestock. I bought goats and hens. These are my added asset and I feel good to see them in compound knowing I will soon have milk and eggs for my household consumption and sales. In addition, I used 30000 to build a new house for my chuldren. It's my happiness to see my children have good house to live in.Even though it is not complete yet, I feel happy that soon I will completed the remaining part. I spent the remaining part on my household daily basic needs.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($540 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I am less stressed from so many things that I used to plan without them coming to pass. I am now comfortable that I have a house that we can all sleep comfortable.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I thanked God when I received the transfer. I was so happy to know that my plans are finally coming to pass.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used the transfer that I received to build a new house for my family. I also bought some sheep for rearing and a sprayer for my crops. I am planning to use the remaining to build a dairy unit and a store.
Enrolled
access_time 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means more savings in my account.I am planning to save most amount of these tranfers for my grandchildren's education.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon.This is because my day is usually full of activities and by afternoon I am done,it feels good resting.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The demise of my wife in 1996 is the biggest hardship I have faced.At this point in time most of my children were still young and they really needed their mother,it was a great challenge being both their mother and father at the same time.Doing the household chores,singlehandledly fending for my children,loneliness and also the pressure to marry another wife were among the many challenges that came along with her passing on.
