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Joseph
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Casual labour
faceAge:
60
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53075 KES
access_time 5 years ago
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How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
I can proudly say that currently I have a loot of items that I never had before I started receiving the cash transfers from the organization. For instance, I have already bought a cow and the birds I mentioned about which I now rear within my compound expecting to get future financial benefit from them when they eventually mature. Apart from that, I also bought a nice sofa-set which my family will be using very comfortably as opposed to sitting on the old furniture we had before. I
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
I believe that the organisation has really been helping the needy in the community who had nothing in terms of assets. There are those who never had even seats in their houses but today i can see good houses furnished with beautiful furniture, which according to me is a positive change.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the second transfer on buying a cow that was sold to me at a cost of 15000 KES. I also bought some chicken that were sold to me at a price of two thousand shillings. I bought the livestock because I want to rear them because I know that I will derive financial benefit from them in the unforeseeable future when things get thick in terms of finances. The rest of the money helped me in doing the final finishing touches on my house which took a lot of money and effort.
 
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($547 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference is I am going to have a house. Initially I had a grass thatched house.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
My heart was relieved and I was very happy. Its been long since I received such amount of money once.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I had a desire of owning a cow of my own. Upon receiving the money I went and bought a cow for the purpose of milking. I also bought utensils to be able to host more visitors and serve them. The remaining balance I bought building materials to be able to upgrade from a grass thatched house.
 
Enrolled
access_time almost 6 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means great joy as I shall be able to buy bulls and ox-plough that shall enable me to earn from ploughing peoples farms. This means I shall be able to buy food for the family.
What is the happiest part of your day?
My happiest part of the day is usually in the evening as we share our meal and tell stories.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
My biggest hardship has been lack of income and this is why I would invest in a means that shall enable me earn regularly to sustain my family needs.