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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53075 KES ($527 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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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 since we currently have adequate and relatively comfortable seats in our house unlike before. It has been shameful for us to welcome guests to our family yet we had very limited seats of low quality. Hence, we are currently happy to welcome visitors with lots of confidence.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent 7500 KES of my second transfer on purchasing three seats for our new my house. Still, I used 3500 KES on purchasing my own bed, 6000 KES on two mattresses and 2800 KES on acquiring four blankets. Further, I hired a tractor to plough our farm at 2500 KES. Additionally, I used 1500 KES on purchasing maize seeds that we planted on our farm. Furthermore, I purchased a door at 3500 KES for our new house. Also, I bought a water tank at 1500 KES. I acquired cushions at 3150 KES the seats. Besides, I used 8000 KES on buying 14 pieces of iron-sheet for our new kitchen. More so, I acquired a table at 2500 KES. I bought four hens at 1900 KES that I am keeping. Finally, I purchased utensils at 1250 KES.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($547 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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The recipient was not asked any questions as part of this follow up.
Enrolled
access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
I having been desiring to own a cow and this is the opportunity to have one. Owning a cow means my children will be healthy by drinking milk and able to sell the remaining in order to sustain my family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning after waking up healthy and ready to face the day's activity.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Due to lack of enough School fees, I did not further my education beyond standard seven yet my dream was to pursue my education beyond Secondary level. My greatest desire was to live a decent life but due to lack of education, I did not manage to do so and that has been my biggest hardship.
