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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53075 KES ($527 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?
The greatest difference in my life is that I have two more cows in my stock which are about to calf down in a few months. I believe that they will provide me with milk for use and for sale. I will earn money through the sale of milk and will use it for buying food and settling family bills. If not GD, Iwould not have been able to buy a cow since I had sold which I hadto pay school fees for my children.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GD has brought change in our village as the shared the transfer amongst the members irrespective of their status which to me is a good thing. I belief that what GD is doing is good and should continue to support more eople.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
The second transfer which I got from GD, I spent to buy a dairy cow at KES 38000 and sent KES 10000 for my son in school for accommodation. The rest we spent to buy food.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($547 USD)
access_time almost 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Now am so happy to have more cattle in my stock which I belief in future I will have more milk for sale and will earn more money for educating my children.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I got the money from GD I felt so happy as it relieved my burden which I had about adding more cows to my stock.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
After receiving my transfer I waited for three days and then withdrew the money and bought two heifer at KES 40000. The remaining I spent to buy clothes for my wife and purchase two sacks of maize for consumption.
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
I went to school with the hope of securing a job that would help me raise my family. This was never to be and this has been one of my biggest hardship in my life.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the early morning when I am full of energy and ready to get down to the days work.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will have a total change in my lifestyle. I have always desired to have a descent house for my family. I will utilize these funds to improve my house and buy a bodaboda to help raise income for the household.
