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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($543 USD)
access_time almost 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 in that, the one thing that kept dragging me behind and giving me a lot of stress is now behind me. I was able to finish the construction of my three-bedroomed house. The remaining bit is attainable.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, I think GD has really made the lives of many in the village to improve. School going children have increased in number and small business are seen coming up. This is a sign of empowerment.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
Upon receiving the second transfer, I embarked on house construction that I had left pending after resources got depleted. I bought doors, windows, and iron sheets to ensure the construction was completed. I also build a cow shed for my cows to keep them safe from harsh weather conditions. I also bought a new cupboard for my utensils.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($537 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that l am now staying in a very nice spacious comfortable house since l manage to build a house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment l received the transfer l was very late in the night, l was so happy that l woke up all my children to inform them a bout the money, we prayed together as a family thanking God for his blessing.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent most of the transfer to build a spacious comfortable house since l was staying in a very small house where l was not comfortable since l have a large family. The remaining balance l spent to build a cattle peg for my cattle.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will be able to improve my shop keeping business through purchasing of more stock.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I wake up.I normally feel grateful to my creator for blessing me with good health to enable me to attend to my daily chores and take care of my children.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship that I am facing is having to live everyday in an atmosphere filled with so much animosity from my in laws regarding land disputes.My husband passed on before he apportioned me my share of his land and eversince, I have been facing so many difficulties with my in laws.
