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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53150 KES ($533 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?
My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer because we have a new and better house. Accordingly, it is now relatively easier for me to maintain my house and keep it clean. This dream could have taken more years to be attained if not for the financial boost from GiveDirectly
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well in the way it approaches recipients directly through door-to-door visits rather than relying on our local leaders to attain information on who would benefit from their programs. This offers equal opportunity to everyone by avoiding any instances of favoritism, nepotism or discrimination. As a result, I find that virtually everyone in the village received the transfers. Thus, I find nothing that GiveDirectly does not do well.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer as follows:
a. 21000 KES on acquiring timber to be used in building our new
house
b. 16240 KES on purchasing 28 pieces of iron-sheet
c. 3000 KES on buying the sheep that we keep
d. 2300 KES on acquiring maize to be consumed by my family
f. 4000 KES on hiring a carpenter
g. 800 KES on purchasing cement that would be used in
constructing a stand for the water tank
g. 1500 KES on buying nails
h. Finally, I spent the remaining amount on purchasing sand and
ballast to be utilized in plastering the floor of our house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($546 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Right now, I have a cow of my own and in the near future, I will have a source of income. I also have a water security with a water tank that I have. I see a big difference.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received the transfer, I got so happy and excited. I knew I was going to work more.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used the transfer that I received to buy a water tank for water storage. I also bought a cow for rearing and used the remaining to buy clothes and food for my children.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I have been desiring to buy another land in a productive area. The land in which we are in is not productive enough and now that I will receive money from GiveDirectly, my dream will soon be fulfilled.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning. Waking up healthy and seeing my family happy, makes me feel great and I thank God for that.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in life is lack of School fees. My intention was to pursue with my education to tertiary or University level but my parents were unable to raise School fees and thus I ended in Primary level.
