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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53075 KES ($524 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?
Had it not for the transfers from GiveDirectly, I wouldn't have bought seats for the newly built house. We are currently unashamed of inviting visitors because we now have a place for them to sit on.
I also record that our child have peaceful study time since we no longer fail to pay his school fees in time. I am very hopeful that he will pass in their exams, and they will be important.
I also have a source of income from the sale of milk which came out of the cow that was bought. The milk is also food to my children hence I would not spend most of the money in procurement of milk for family use.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
Honestly, GD does not do anything wrong. Actually all the good things are attributed to this organization. Giving us unconditional cash for our own use is something that we are all proud of.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the transfers on renting a land where we have been planting maize. The reason for doing so is because we own a small piece of land which was not enough for us as family. We also spent the rest of the amount in buying clothes, chicken and also other household goods.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($546 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference is that I have made a huge step in farming activities as I have one more cow in my stock and more land for farming. I believe that in the near future I will have good harvest.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received money from Give Directly I felt so happy.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I am a farmer and I spent the money which I got in supporting my farming. I spent KES 28000 to buy a cow and the rest to lease a piece of land for farming.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is that I have been unable to provide enough food for my family and this worries me a lot because sometimes we sleep hungry.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening, this is the time when I come home from casual job and bring food for my family.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this is a good news to me, I am now glad to be part of the program and I am planning to spend my transfer to buy a dairy cow.
