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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($542 USD)
access_time almost 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Before , I had lost hope of building my homestead and putting up a decent house in it . This is because the income from causal jobs that we did as a living was meager to support such projects . My husband had to ignore the requests from the elders of having a homestead as the customs required him to do so since he was the eldest . Having his homestead would permit his younger brother to build theirs as well . Today, we stay in a newly built house at our homestead with the courtesy of GiveDirectly. I am proud we have new iron roofed house like the rest of my village members .
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion , GiveDirectly alleviated poverty in my community through giving donations in form of money to most of the poorest individuals . The money was helpful since most of the beneficiaries strived to make their lives better by acquiring what they lacked most such as purchasing household expenditures , building new house and livestock too.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 30,000 KES of my second transfer to complete the construction of my new has which I had started its construction with the first transfer . I am happy since I live in a decent spacious house in my own homestead which before was a dream . The remaining amount my spouse paid dowry for me . Since I consented to stay with him , he hasn't gotten the opportunity to visit my parent to seek approval for our relationship due to financial constraints
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 I am currently living in my house that has been completed unlike before It lacked windows and proper doors. This makes me feel happy and contented.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy to receive the transfer from give directly. I had started a building project and that had stalled because of lack of money. But my dreams were revamped upon receiving the unconditional transfers.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my transfer to purchase windows and doors for my house and cement to plaster both the walls and floor of my house.
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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 face in my life is that my income is very low and at times I run into debts in order to buy food for my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when I go to my farm to plough my maize. This makes me happy when I see the crops growing healthy and I am able to get a good harvest.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means that I will be able to build a better house using cement and partly will be used by my husband to pay dowry.
