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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53150 KES ($520 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?
I am a farmer, I normally plant vegetables. It has been my source of income for a long time . Due to unpredictable rain patterns and insufficient rains in general, farming has become a game of chance in our area. Before, I didn't have the necessary equipment to facilitate large scale farming despite living 200 meters to the river . Therefore in dry season , I had to make several trips to fetch water to water my vegetables which was time consuming and tiresome. I limited the plantation of vegetable in a small piece of land that would server my household's consumption . My life is different after purchasing a water pump since I employed irrigation where I can now farm even during the dry season. Today, I am a smiling farmer because I cultivate enough vegetables in large scale for my family's use and sale the rest to earn an extra source of income whether in dry or cold rainy seasons.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion , GiveDirectly was very systematic and professional at community entry. Carryout Baraza to enlighten the community on more about its operations sold them out and as a result, its demystified the misconception which the community members had about the organization . Secondly, It was wise of them to render participation to the project voluntary .
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I used part of my second transfer to enroll my child into a secondary school early this year and also settled the arrears for my other son who was in his final year through secondary school education . I bought a water pipe to fix it on the water pump that I bought with the first transfer. The remaining amount I built a kitchen and today my wife is glad that she has an ample shelter to cook in .
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($545 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I am staying a peaceful and a happy life because I do not have any school fees burden, and also I bought a water pump which has been my dream.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my money I was very excited and prayed with my wife to thank God and also Give Directly.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my transfer on buying a water pump because it will help me in vegetable cultivation business. I also paid school fees for my daughter who is in Secondary School because I did not want her to be sent home for the fee balance.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means my daughter is going to join high school next year. I plan to pay school fees using my transfer.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when working in my Shamba. This is my job.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is lack of enough capital to invest in sugar cane farming. I can not afford to pay for labor costs and farm inputs. This has made me not to have a stable source of income hence I am not able to provide basic needs like food and education for my family.
