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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($550 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer on buying sand, gravel, and cement which I used to cement my old house. Since my first wife passed on, I converted that house to be exclusively used by my children because going to spend at my neighbors' home was so hectic to them. I also spent the second transfer to build a new house for my second wife who at first was spending in my old house because she did not have her own. Lastly, I used the remaining transfer to buy maize and watermelon seeds. Although, there was inadequate rain during the last season, I was able to obtain a good harvest from my maize plantation.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well in ensuring that its transfers are sent directly to the intended recipients and this has proven beyond doubt that it is a corruption free organization. I have not seen what GiveDirectly does not do well.
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 transfers from GiveDirectly since I spent part of the transfers to purchase some masonry tools. I am a mason but for a long time, I have not been doing masonry work because I never had tools. I am grateful to GiveDirectly because from the transfers, I have managed to acquire new tools thus I can easily do masonry work without asking for tools from a neighbor who used to charge me heavily whenever I borrowed his tools.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($548 USD)
access_time 6 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the money to pay a large fees arrears for my children, bought a solar system and also did major repairs on my house. Finally I used it to buy a few livestock that I will rear within my compound.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so jubilated when I got that cash because i was extremely broke at that particular moment.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have a lot of peace because right now I do not have fees arrears for my children.
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access_time 6 years ago
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in life is lack of capital to invest in farming. I have knowledge about farming but I can not practice it. This has made me lack food for the entire period of my life.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when working in my Shamba because it is my main source of income.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means I am going to be economically empowered. I plan to grow water melons in my Shamba and this will give me a good income.
