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Zainabu
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Casual labour
faceAge:
30
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
23950 KES ($232 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I used part of my third transfer to buy a cow so that I'm able to get milk for consumption. Since all my in-laws have dairy cows I used to get embarrassed whenever my children asked why we are not taking milk tea while their cousins did, but now that I have a cow they are so proud and happy and they are taking good care of it. I opened a business with a portion of the money so now I'm not a housewife anymore and used part of the money to buy school attire for my children so that they go to school looking presentable.
 
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
25000 KES ($242 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent a larger portion of my second transfer on buying a cow and 10 pieces of ironsheets that I'm planning to use in building. I then used 2500 KES on buying and maize and on paying school fee for my children.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I no longer go hungry because I manged to stock enough food to feed on. My children too now have ample time with their studies without being sent back home for school fee. This is the biggest difference in my daily life.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($97 USD)
access_time almost 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfers on buying 10 pieces of iron sheets 8000 KES and nails 500 KES since I am planning to build a spacious house in my on homestead. I paid school fees for my child who is in nursery school 200 KES and bought household expenditures.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received my first transfer, I felt very happy since I was assured that I will be able to buy iron sheets which I have been longing for in a long time.Thanks to GiveDirectly.
 
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access_time 7 years ago
 
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
Making ends meet has been my biggest challenge in life.My family's daily wage is low.l am living from hand to mouth.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is in the morning when working in the quarry.its the main source of my income.
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means big step in my life. My life will improve to the better.