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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
63900 KES ($633 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying some cattle for rearing.I have never owned any before in my name and I thought this was the time to have my own. The remaining amount were on buying some cows that were that used to pay for my dowry.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion GiveDirectly does well by giving cash to the less fortunate. At least people's lives have significantly changed. On the other hand,I have not seen anything they have not done well in.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Were it not for the transfer,I could have never owned any cattle. It it could have taken me ages to have even one.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
44000 KES ($426 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to buy bedding,food and utensils, I also bought motorcycle (bodaboda) for transportation services.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt very happy when I received my money,with my (bodaboda) business I am able pay school fees for my children and provide food for my family without any difficulties.
Enrolled
access_time almost 7 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Our biggest hardship has been on paying school fees for our children in primary school and making ends meet generally.Our source of income is not enough to meet most of our needs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the evening when I'm selling my traditional vegetables at our local market. Through this,I'm able to suppliment my husband's income though in a small way.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
We're more than happy! as a family we will be able to meet most of our felt needs and as a result have a more dignified life.
