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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53075 KES ($500 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 different than it would have been. Currently the floor of my house is cemented and I have a steel door. Not only do I find it easy to clean my house but also have been spared from chocking in the dust from time to time. Moreover my house is more secured because of the steel door.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
What I love about GiveDirectly is that upon being absorbed into the system, the transfer came on time thus keeping their promise. this made me actualize all my plans on time. Nothing went wrong.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent part of my second transfer on investing in a coffee plantation. After three years' time, I expect to sell the products hence getting profit from it. Besides, I also constructed a large house that I divided into three segments which included: a kitchen, cowshed, and chicken coop thus having all those under the same roof. This has gone a long way in protecting my livestock from perennial thieves.
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 is that I am able to plant coffee to help me generate income from the sales. I can now feed well.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy. For three days I was constantly happy, I even think I added some weight. I am still happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my money to repair my house. I bought 20 bags of cement to help cement the floors and walls of my house.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I shall be able to hire a farm and plant sugarcane which I shall let sell to get more money.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is that I have a small farm that cannot produce enough food and I must depend on casual labour that is only available during rainy seasons.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening while preparing supper for my young grandchildren.
