GiveDirectly: Send money directly to the extreme poor

2nd Payment

Transfer Amount

53150 KES ($527 USD)

over 4 years ago

How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?

My life is different than how it would have been had I not received the transfer because I would not have been able to finish building a house for my family. Due to this, we would still be using it the way it was. My children's education is always my priority and I had decided to prioritize it and leave behind the work of furnishing the house.

In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?

GiveDirectly did well by visiting each household and by nit having any connections with the government.

What did you spend your second transfer on?

When I received my second transfer, I spent a good amount from it to furnish my house. I bought all the necessary materials needed in cementing the floor and also bought two steel windows. I used the remaining amount to buy a wire mesh to use in fencing my compound. I decided on this so that my chicken will not be destroying the crops in my garden anymore.

Initial Payment

Transfer Amount

55000 KES ($533 USD)

5 years ago

Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.

The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have fenced my compound. Before it was not easy for our family because my neighbor could complain so much of cows destroying their crops and this was making us not top relate well with them. Nowadays My compound is well fenced I no longer get complains and we are living happily with our neighbors. I'm so happy because of the money that I received it has brought peace with my neighbors we now work together as friends.

Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?

The moment I received my money I felt so happy. I remember It was very early in the morning when I got the message, at first, I didn't believe my eyes, I called my spouse to confirm the message I received, and he said that its money from GiveDirectly. We were so happy because we knew all our plans will be accomplished on time.

What did you spend your first transfer on?

I spent my first transfer on buying a fencing wire to fence my compound and the rest of the money I bought building materials for cementing the floor my house to reduce the dust that had been a problem to us.

Enrolled

over 5 years ago

What does receiving this money mean to you?

Receiving this money will enable me fence my compound using barbed wire.I am a dairy farmer and looking after cattle has been involving since I do not have a good fence.I am also a poultry farmer too and I would like to have a small compound fenced with wire mesh for my poultry.This will enable me rear more chicken.Currently I have only fifteen chicken.The remaining part of the transfer will help boost charcoal business that my husband does.

What is the happiest part of your day?

I wake up at 6 o'clock in the morning.After my children leave for school I milk the cows then go and sell the milk at the nearby shopping centre.I then feed the cattle and do cleanliness around my compound till noon.I prepare lunch then look after the cattle in the afternoon.After milking them in the evening I relax with my children as I end the busy day.This is the happiest part of my day being with my family after a busy day.

What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?

The biggest hardship I have faced in my life is bringing up my children.It is the dream of every parent that their children complete school and get employed.My children have really disappointed me.Three of my children rebelled and dropped out of primary school.My daughter whom I had a lot of hope for did not join college as I had wished since she got pregnant just after completing secondary school.My children have really stressed me but the word of God has been my comfort and I always thank Him for blessing me with children.