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Eunice
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Casual labor
faceAge:
32
workCampaign
Kenya Large Transfer
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Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
20000 KES ($155 USD)
access_time 1 month ago
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Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
While I was working on the farm, I suddenly saw a message on my phone that made me incredibly happy. I hadn’t told anyone about receiving the money because it felt like my little secret, so I kept my joy to myself. My heart was filled with excitement, and my first thought was to buy plastic chairs since we had no chairs at home. It was a simple wish, but it meant so much to me and my family. Knowing that I could finally provide something for us made me feel like I was making progress. I couldn’t wait to share this good news with my family when I got home!
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life since you started receiving payments from GiveDirectly.
Before receiving the cash transfer, getting enough food for my family was really tough. We often struggled to put meals on the table and sometimes ate only once a day. It was stressful for me to see my children hungry and not having enough to eat. However, everything changed after I received the transfer. Now, we can afford to eat three meals a day, which has made a huge difference in our lives. My family is much happier, and I feel relieved knowing that they are well-fed. This support has truly improved our daily life and brought joy back into our home.
What did you spend your most recent transfer(s) on?
The moment I received the cash transfer, a wave of hope washed over me, knowing this was a chance to change my family's life for the better. I immediately spent $35 on plastic chairs and $10 on a table, creating a proper space for my children to study and for us to share meals together. Having these simple yet essential items made a profound difference in our home, allowing us to gather as a family and bond over our daily lives. I felt a deep sense of pride knowing that I could finally provide a comfortable area for my kids to read, eat, and feel at home. Furthermore, I used $30 to pay for my child's school fees. Before this, I struggled to raise enough money for their education, often resorting to burning charcoal, which was exhausting and filled with uncertainty. Now, I can finally breathe easy, knowing my child can attend school without the fear of being sent home for unpaid fees. Additionally, I spent $20 on cooking pots, as our few utensils made cooking a challenge. With these new pots, preparing meals became more manageable, allowing us to enjoy better food together as a family. Lastly, I allocated $20 for clothes to enhance our appearance, which lifted our spirits and boosted our self-esteem. With the remaining $50, I bought food, a necessity since my husband and I relied on casual jobs to put meals on the table. When work was scarce, we often went to bed hungry, but now we can savor regular meals together as a family. This cash transfer has lifted a heavy burden from my shoulders, and I am truly grateful for the support that has transformed our daily lives into something brighter and more hopeful.
 
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access_time 3 months ago
 
What do you plan to do with the cash transfer?
The transfer will assist me build a better house for my family. Currently, we live in a mud house and it can get damaged easily. It's a worry when it rains. I plan to improve it by building a one room iron sheet house. It lasts longer and looks good. It will cost me approximately $600. The cost could be higher due to the high cost of building materials. Goats do well here, I plan to invest in goat farming. Will use about $300 to buy 6 goats. When they breed, I'll be able to sell them. They can help in raising school fees or buying food from their sales. Additionally, we plan to use the remainder of the transfer to buy food. It's a challenge getting food due to lack of consistent casual jobs.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My family is my biggest joy, they make me happy and hopeful for the future. I have a son and daughter who are still in secondary school.They are progressing well educationally, I know one day they'll have a better living. Education helps one get a good job and henceforth live a better life.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Lake Baringo has been extending over the last decade, and we lost our farm land. Due to this, we moved to higher ground which is less fertile. It's rocky and no access to river or lake water for irrigation. This has affected my ability to provide food for my family. The persistent drought means zero yields for us. We no longer farm. I depend on manual jobs such as planting, harvesting or weeding farms. Farming is costly due to the massive piping and huge pumps needed to pump lake water. Outsiders have come to the village and do farming giving us manual jobs. They pay $3.50 per day, and we hardly find these jobs. This has affected our ability to buy food. We hardly have two meals a day.