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Jackline
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Casual labour
faceAge:
30
workCampaign
UBI
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
25500 KES ($253 USD)
access_time 5 years ago
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How is your life currently different from how it was four months ago?
My life is currently different from how it was four months ago because l am now staying in my own home comfortably without any stress.
Do you have any new or additional goals for your life for the next four months?
My new goal is to save some money from my casual work to start business.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life in the last four months preceding the current transfer.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that, l am now staying in my own home where l am very comfortable, l can do my development without any restrictions as compared to before, when l had to consult from my father in law when l had to do anything. My children also will be in school for a prieod of time before they are sent home for school fee.
How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
In the next six months l expect to have started business to be self employed.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
25500 KES ($253 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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Do you have any new goals that you didn't have before receiving the transfer?
My new goal is to own livestock for wealth creation , this I have always desired but had no means.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is currently different in that I managed to buy school uniform and cardigans for my children and these days they look presentable and are keeping warm in this cold weather.
How do you expect your life to change in the next six months?
In the next six months I expect my life to change in that my children and I will live in a better house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that we have been eating well. We used to go hungry sometimes before the transfer was sent
 
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access_time 6 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is how to take care of my children having lost my husband five years ago.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon when serving food to school children in our restaurant.
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to spend my transfer on buying iron sheets, nails, timber and pay labour for building a new house. This one is in a bad condition.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement I am proudest of is that I own a small cupboard that I bought with savings from our table banking group.