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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53075 KES ($525 USD)
access_time over 4 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
Had it not for GiveDirectly, we wouldn't have gotten money to build the new house which is currently offering me comfort in terms of shelter and also cold.
On this time where the rains have been high, we usually face problems with our houses where we've been rained on, exposing us to adverse climatic conditions leading to diseases.
My life is now very different from how it was in those ages where we couldn't afford money to help built them.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
From the negative point of view, GD does not do anything wrong. Actually all the good things are attributed to this organization. Giving us unconditional cash for our own use is something that we are all proud of. As elderly people we feel that we have been appreciatiated in a big way.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent KES 35000 om procurement of materials which were used in building a house. The need of a new house waa pushed by the fact that by now, I did not have good house. Considering how rainy its been in Bomet, I now feel abit safe in a new constructed house. It's very warm, no cold and flu. I also spent the rest on the purchase of food for family consumption.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($548 USD)
access_time over 6 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my life is the house that I am building .I was living in a grass thatched house that used to leak whenever it rained.When I move in to the one I am building,my life will have changed to better conditions and happiness.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I was very happy and thankful when my helper told me that I have received my transfer.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent the fist transfer on building my house.I bought roofing sheets and timber.Construction is going on and is almost complete.I plan to buy a cow with the money that will remain.
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access_time over 6 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money mean that I will be able to buy a dairy cow, I have never had cows since the day I sold them to pay school fees for my children
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the evening when I'm with my grandchildren taking supper together and telling them stories
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is when I lost my husband and so I was left to take care of my grandchildren alone. We also have family conflicts as a result of land inheritance
