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Juddy
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
30
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53150 KES ($525 USD)
access_time 4 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
The biggest difference in my life is the piece of land which we bought. The one we were living in was too small. Now we got a bigger one which I can use for dairy farming.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Give Directly made a wise thought to support us as most people from my community are poor.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
The second payment I spend to buy a Cow Kes30000, household items Kes12000 and buy food Kes 10000. I invested in livestock as we had none before. We would spend a lot to buy milk in a day. Now o got to safe that which I would have spend on it.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($546 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is that I now have a cow and its is now a source of income. I haveenough milk and food for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was first shocked that someone could have mistakenly sent the money to me before I confirmed that it was from Give Directly. I was so happy that I got the transfer.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used the transfer that I received to buy a cow and a sheep for rearing. I also bought food, clothes and other household items with the remaining amount.
 
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access_time over 5 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means alot to me.We do not have our own cow to provide for my children and I have always wished to be able to buy one.This will fulfil my wishes and I thank Givedirectly
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening.This is the time when i have completed my tasks for the day and hence take a rest.It is also the time when I reflect on my achievements of the day and this makes me happy
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
In 2015,as I was cutting firewood,a piece of wood hit my left eye injuring it badly.I had to spend a whole month in hospital in order to go through surgery.Even after it was all done,my sight was greatly affected.This is the biggest hardship i have faced