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Joseph
landscapeCountry:
kenya
workOccupation:
Subsistence farming
faceAge:
73
workCampaign
Standard Kenya
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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53075 KES ($511 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?
My life is different how it was before i received the transfer in that I am able to get enough produce from my farm and to the community and get money for my family up keep which was not the case before because I could not get enough because of lack of enough water.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion give directly is a very transparent organisation because their way of operation was very transparent and without any corruption. It also a good think that money was being seng directly to our empesa account without involving the authorities.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent the whole of the transfer on farmimg where by i spent the money to buy generator. Where I am staying is very dry and there is also law rainfall, that farming has is not doing well. I thought of the idea of buying generator because it will help me water my farm and for sure since I bought the generator has become the sweetest thing to do because I am getting enough produce as compared to before. Having bought generator has also encouraged me so much that I have involved myself in vegetable farming which is doing very well because I am able to get enough produce from the farm and sell them out to retailers to selling them in the market. Since I bought the generator my life has reached because I am getting enough money from farming to catter for my family needs.
 
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 in my daily life is that I ate well and I feel stronger because I change my diet and get satisfied .
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
The moment I received the transfer I felt at peace because I knew that I would accomplish my goals.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent part of my transfer on building my house because I had a small one and paid workers who used a tractor to prepare my parcel of land which had been fallow for a long time due to lack of money to prepare it. Part of the money went on fencing my compound to look decent. The remaining amount went on food that I eat to date.
 
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access_time over 5 years ago
 
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means improved living standards to me. I would like to spend the transfer on buying a cow that hopefully will provide me with milk and some part in constructing a new house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the morning when a well-wisher brings me some food to eat.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I am facing in life is poor shelter. My current house is old and weak. I am afraid that it might fall on me any time.