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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
63900 KES ($620 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the whole of my last transfer to fence my compound for security purpose since l am staying near the road which is not very safe.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion Give directly did well by sending money directly to the recipient and not involving people in authority.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life different than it would have been if l never received transfer is that, l could still staying at my parents in-law's home where l am not comfortable to do my investment.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
44000 KES ($427 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent part of my first transfer on purchasing decent clothes for my children and purchased an oxen to help in farm . Previously , I could pay workers 2000 KES to cuiltivate my parcel of land which was expensive , I thank God since I currently have my own . I also established my homestead and I feel at peace because staying at my inlaw's place could not give me much freedom that I required.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer I thanked the Lord very much knowing that I would be in a position of accomplishing my goal that I had for over two year which was establishing my own homastead .
Enrolled
access_time almost 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I've faced in life is lack of enough food to feed my family and this is as a result of some drought we experienced last year.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I'm through with my daily chores.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I'm so happy about receiving this money because it is going to transform my life in a big way. I am so grateful for GD for this.
