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Beatrice
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Other
faceAge:
42
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($482 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
When I received my third transfer, I cleared my hospital bills with 15000 KES and saved the rest awaiting the construction of my latrine. I am happy since I have gained good health courtesy of Give Directly.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer because, I have managed to reap most harvest I had never experienced before then, the money helped me to expand my farming that translated to high yields mentioned. Again, it enabled me pay school fees for my children who had been staying with me at home due to lack of school fees-I am glad that they are in school learning. Above all, the transfer enabled me to sick for medications and I am happy that I have acquired a good health.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
What Give Directly does well is sending money directly to the poorest household and this ensures that it reaches us intact but it would be prudent it considers basic income, for a little longer since most of us cannot still sustain their lives due to vulnerability.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($485 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying iron sheets for replacing my mother's kitchen roof and paid fees for my children. I have also bought materials for contructing a pit latrine later when the rain reason is over.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is the satisfation and happiness I have after paying fees for my children whom I had giiven up on educating. Thanks to GD for the transfers.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my transfer on farming, I hired casual laborers who tilled my and and planted it with maize, millet, beans and cow peas seeds and I am currently weeding. I hope I will get a bumper harvest this year.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy and excited because all the plans I had been making before getting the money I was sure I would achieve.
 
Enrolled
access_time almost 8 years ago
 
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I plan to make a toilet for my home because I am not comfortable living without a toilet. I also risk getting arrested for lacking a toilet by health officials. I will use the remaining amounts to revive my household items business that collapsed since I ran out of capital.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
I have really developed myself with funds from merry-go-rounds. I have bought house items like seats and that is my proudest achievement.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship is in acquiring my necessities since prices have gone high yet there are no sources.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is the evening when I can relax resting after working out the whole day.