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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53150 KES ($527 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?
Own a diary cow at my age is the biggest difference in my daily ever since I received my transfer from GiveDirectly. I had been reling on my children for my basic needs an habit that had been so demanding for them since they also have their family needs to take care of. I am glad that currently I no longer wait for them to send me money for the basic needs instead I have milk for both households consumption and sales to cater for other needs.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly has done an amazing job in our community. I thank them and urge them to continue supporting the needy.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the part of the transfer to buy a cow. I decided to buy a cow so that I can rely on it both on milk for household consption and sales. I am growing old thus I kept some money for my daily household use and basic needs. I am happy that GiveDirectly made me independent.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($535 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 no longer buy milk like before, I'm able to save some amount to meet other basic household needs for my family.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment when I received my money I felt so happy so happy because I knew I would be able toi buy a dairy cow.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spend my first transfer on buying a dairy cow, I bought enough food for the family I used to buy milk and it was costly for me and the remaining amount I paid school fees for my children.
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access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this transfer means that I'll be able to pay school fees for my grand children. Additionally, I'll buy foodstuffs and a dairy cattle. Thank you very much GD.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day has always been in the morning since its the ushering in of a new day that God has granted for me.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My son got separated with his wife some years back and since then, I have been taking care of them for him. I have been trying my best to raise them but one could see these children not so happy due to them not experiencing their motherly love. This experience has been the biggest hardship of my life.
