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2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
53150 KES ($512 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 from how it was in that, I was able to take care of my children's school fees and also took my son to a driving course without straining. This has enabled him to get jobs. Through this, he is able to support me in settling some of the household expenses. I also managed to invest in sugarcane plantation that I will benefit from in a few month's time.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, what GiveDirectly does well is that they are very transparent and corrupt free. I also like the idea of sending money to us directly through our phones. I can attest that I got unconditional cash transfer that has enabled me to take care of my needs easily. I have been able to prosper through this money since it was not a loan that could earn interest which would be very difficult to pay.
What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent part of my transfer on leasing land and planting sugar cane. I used to plant them on a large scale in the past but got discourages when a fire destroyed my sugarcane plantation. Starting over again was difficult and I opted to plant other crops. When I got the money, I felt it was time to try again. So I leased land and began the sugar plantation process again. They are almost ready and I am happy that I have something that will bring money in a few months to come. Apart from that, I also paid for a driving course for my son. He has now finished the course and started getting a few coins from the knowledge acquired from the course. The remaining amount was spent on clothes for my children.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
55000 KES ($545 USD)
access_time over 5 years ago
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Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
I have a herd of livestock that i never had before. I also never had water before, something that I now have and get access to so easily. My child will also be able to attend to his studies without any worries.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I felt so happy at that moment because I was very broke and I did not what to do in my situation at that moment.
What did you spend your first transfer on?
I used the cash to pay school fees for my son who had a deficit of 20000 KES. I also managed to dig a well that will generate water for me in the near future. The rest of the cash went into buying three sheep that I will rear within my compound and I know they will give multiply in the near future.
Enrolled
access_time over 5 years ago
What does receiving this money mean to you?
Receiving this money means an aid that will help improve my living standard. It will lighten my burden on paying school fees O shall invest parr of it on raising some livestock for milk.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is late in the evening when I have succeeded in fending for my children. I feel very happy whenever I am certain that we shall be able to take meals together.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I face is constant lack of money to use to pay school fees for my children. One of my children is waiting to join college yet we do not have any source of income the moment.
