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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53075 KES ($526 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?
Had it not for money, I would not have bought a cow which is currently providing milk for my family. Sometimes I also sell milk for income. My children are now happy, their health improved and I nolonger face stress which usually comes out of lack of money.
The fact that we no longer face food shortage is also something to be happy about since this was the biggest problem that we had as a family.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Honestly, GD does not do anything wrong. Actually all the good things are attributed to this organization. Giving us unconditional cash for our own use is something that we are all proud of.The financial support provided is surely unmatched!
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the KES 30000 in buying a cow which is currently providing milk for domestic use and also some for sale. I also spent KES 12000 on a calve. I spent the rest of the amount on other household goods and items, food included where we ensured that the stock is enough for family consumption.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($545 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the two cows we bought which we are now rearing and taking milk like any other family with cows in the village.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
when I received the money I became happy and even happier when I was withdrawing from the M-pesa Agent.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the money I received from GD in purchasing two cows, one worth 30000 KESh and the other 20000 KES and gave the rest to my wife to spend in buying clothing for my children.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I will be able to own a dairy cow. The one we currently have belongs to a relative and I am sure it won't take long before we relinquish it. Owning a cow will accord us with milk that will sustain my family financially and with good health. This means that I can afford the impending secondary education for my two children. To me this money is life changing.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the afternoon. It is during this time that I wind up my farm chores and head home to relax, looking forward to the following day.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
January to April this year was a tough time for my family. We did not have food to eat due to famine. Being unemployed and with no casual jobs to do, I found it hard to put food on the table for my family of 6. It felt so bad since I knew they looked up to me for provision. This is the biggest hardship I've faced in my life.
